Chef Manager

Aramark; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Benefits app with discounts

Cycle to work

Online GP

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead catering services at Angel 6th Form Centre across two sites from a central kitchen. You will be accountable for food quality, team leadership, financial performance, and compliance, delivering engaging food experiences in education.

The permanent, full-time role is Monday to Friday, with occasional evening work for college events. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager in education, contract catering, or large-scale environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of delivering results.
• Solid knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver nutritious, balanced meals for a college community.
• Create seasonal, inclusive menus meeting dietary requirements (including allergens, vegetarian, vegan).
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the catering team including recruitment, rotas, training and performance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture with high team engagement and morale.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety legislation and record‑keeping.
• Manage budgets, stock, suppliers, waste and costs to meet financial targets.
• Deliver excellent customer experiences and lead catering for events and college functions.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Food safety

Menu planning

Allergen management

Job description

Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking to make a real impact in education catering?

Aramark UK is seeking a passionate and operationally strong Chef Manager to lead catering services at Angel 6th Form Centre, a busy education site serving students, staff, and visitors across two sites from one central kitchen.

This is a key leadership role within our Education & Healthcare division where you will be accountable for food quality, team leadership, financial performance, and compliance – delivering a consistently high‑quality and engaging food experience.

This is a permanent, full‑time position, primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional evening work to support college events.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

What's in it for you:

• Salary: £37,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday term time only 38 weeks
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service, with the option to buy extra
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app providing access to hundreds of discounts, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, online GP appointments, mortgage advice, and Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in‑house events and experience the creativity of our culinary teams

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver nutritious, balanced meals for a diverse college community
• Create seasonal, inclusive menus meeting dietary, allergen, vegetarian, and vegan requirements
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control
• Lead, motivate, and manage the catering team, including recruitment, rotas, training, and performance
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture with high team engagement and morale
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, health & safety legislation, and record‑keeping
• Manage budgets, stock, suppliers, waste, and costs to meet financial targets
• Deliver excellent customer experiences and lead catering for events, hospitality, and college functions

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager
• Background in education, contract catering, or large‑scale catering environments
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety legislation and allergen management
• Excellent organisational, operational, and budgeting skills

About Aramark

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.