Chef Manager

Aramark; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career progression

Training and apprenticeships

Job summary

Aramark UK are recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to lead the team at Idsall School. You will oversee daily operations, design menus, delegate tasks, and drive overall performance to meet client requirements.

Role offers permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time employment with development opportunities, PerkBox benefits and a strong pathway for progression within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar food service environment.
• Innovative menu design with attention to detail.
• Third level qualification in HACCP, Culinary Arts or Professional Cookery.
• Experience managing a catering team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commercial acumen and organisational/problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce food to Aramark standards and introduce innovative menu options.
• Ensure daily menus are balanced and meet customer requirements.
• Work with Operations Manager to exceed client expectations.
• Be flexible to client service requirements.
• Maintain financial accountability for the catering operation (drives GP, labour, overheads).
• Achieve budgeted gross margin through costing and menu planning.
• Maintain high Health and Safety and HACCP standards.
• Manage and develop the catering team.
• Use Aramark marketing materials for consistent menu displays and promotions.

Skills

Food service experience

Menu design

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Commercial acumen

Problem solving

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join our team working at Idsall School, TF11 8PD.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the unit, preparing meals, delegating tasks to your team and leading your team to success.

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:

• Permanent role
• Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
• Term time only – 40 working weeks
• You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

Job Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility to produce food and to constantly introduce new and innovative menu options inline with Aramark standards
• Ensure that all daily menus are balanced and meet our customer requirements
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure, client and customer requirements are exceeded
• Be flexible in your approach and the ability to flex service requirements in line with client requests
• Hold full financial accountability for the catering operation (driving sales, GP, labour, and overheads)
• Achieve budgeted gross margin through consistent costing and menu planning
• Ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained in the catering facility
• Manage and develop the catering team
• Using Aramarks suite of marketing material maintain consistent and impactful menu displays and product promotions

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar food service environment
• An innovative approach to menu design with strong attention to detail
• Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)
• Previous experience in Managing a Catering Team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate
• Commercial acumen, strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

About Aramark

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

About Aramark UK

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 employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.