Chef Manager

Impact Food Group; Romford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education catering company is seeking a Chef Manager in Romford to oversee kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food service. This role offers a great work-life balance with daytime shifts during school terms, competitive salary, and additional benefits like bonuses and development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary

Free meals on shift

Company pension

Free qualifications and development programs

Staff discount at over 850 retailers

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef Manager comfortable cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients at volume.
• Excellent cooking and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team, ensuring smooth service.
• Liaise directly with onsite clients.
• Ensure compliance with due diligence in food preparation.

Skills

Cooking

People Management

Job description

Welcome to IFG, one of the fastest-growing education catering companies in the country. We were recently awarded Education Caterer of the Year at the Foodservice Catey Awards.

We’re looking for awesome people to help us feed more children better food.

The role…

Job Title: Chef Manager

School Location: Romford, Essex, RM1

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 7am-4pm (42.5 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time, inset days, and 3 additional weeks)

Pay Details: £36,000 - £38,000 per year

Benefits: Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary (Company Discretion), free meals on shift, IFG uniform, company pension, and other benefits

Your Background…

We’re open to candidates with excellent cooking and people management skills. You should be an experienced Chef Manager, comfortable cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen, and liaising directly with onsite clients.

As manager, you will lead the team, ensuring smooth service and compliance with all due diligence.

We’re not just in the business of making school food; we’re here to make good food, which is why our clients and customers love us!

What’s in it for me?

If you want to work close to home, during daytime hours, with weekends and evenings off, this role offers great work-life balance.

Enjoy all school holidays off, plus a free meal on shift and a uniform.

We provide opportunities for growth and a career to be proud of, with free qualifications and development programs, and a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers.

Monthly team competitions with chances to win shopping vouchers are also part of our culture.

Next steps…

If you believe you have what it takes and the timing suits you, we’d love to hear from you!

An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role.

IFG is committed to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, paid for by IFG.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you need assistance during the interview process, please mention this in your application. All information will be kept confidential and in accordance with GDPR.