Chef Manager

Impact Food Group; Henley-on-Thames; In loco; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free meals on shift

Training & progression

Culinary qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Incentives & vouchers

Descrizione del lavoro

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager for Henley Day Nursery in Henley-on-Thames. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–4:30pm (40 hours/week), 52 weeks/year with 5.6 weeks holiday. Salary £30,000 per annum.

Lead the catering operation, delivering high-standard meals for up to 50 children and coordinating with school staff. Responsibilities include menu planning, stock and budget management, and ensuring food hygiene and compliance.

Competenze

• Proven experience managing a professional or high-standard kitchen, ideally in independent schools or premium catering environments.
• Ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at a consistently high standard.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, budgets, and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with pride in maintaining exceptional standards.
• Experience or willingness to support catering events and client functions.

Mansioni

• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals to a high standard.
• Plan menus, manage stock and budgets.
• Ensure food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Build strong relationships with school clients, boarding staff, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the smooth running of service, from prep to finish.
• Plan, prepare, and execute catering events, banquets, and special functions.

Conoscenze

Kitchen leadership

Leadership

Menu planning

Stock control

Food hygiene

Communication

Descrizione del lavoro

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact.

About The Role

Job Title: Chef Manager

School Location: Henley Day Nursary, RG9

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working Hours: 8am-4.30pm (40 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 52 weeks per year (5.6 weeks holiday)

Pay Details: £30,000 per Annum

What will I be doing?

As a Chef Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for running the catering at the Nursaey, this is a lone working position catering for up to 50 choldren. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll maintain exceptional standards, and ensure smooth, professional service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals to a high standard
• Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets
• Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met
• Building strong relationships with school clients, boarding staff, and stakeholders
• Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish
• Planning, preparing, and executing catering events, banquets, and special functions

We’re not in the business of making school food - we’re here to make great food, and that’s why our clients and customers love us.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high-spec catering and strong leadership skills.

• Proven experience managing a professional or high-standard kitchen, ideally in independent schools or premium catering environments
• Ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at a consistently high standard
• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, budgets, and compliance
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with pride in maintaining exceptional standards
• Experience or willingness to support catering events and client functions

If you thrive in a high-standard, professional environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver exceptional food, this is the role for you.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Daytime hours, with some flexibility for events
• Free meals on shift
• Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression
• Access to free culinary qualifications
• Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
• Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers

This is your opportunity to lead a high-spec kitchen, work on premium catering events, and develop your career in an exceptional environment.

Next steps

If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: An interview, trade test, and kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.