Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to oversee a school catering facility. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team, ensuring the highest standards of food and service while managing operational and financial responsibilities. With a focus on creativity and quality, you will drive sales through innovative promotions and maintain compliance with health and safety standards. Enjoy fantastic working hours with no late nights and the opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment that values professional development. If you are dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive learning and development team

No late nights

Time off during school holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations with a focus on quality.
• Strong financial acumen related to food service management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food.
• Manage all aspects of the catering operation including costs.

Skills

Craft based experience using fresh ingredients

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Financial understanding of gross profit management

Experience within a similar environment

Education

OND or HND qualified

Job description

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Aspens Services Ltd is a market leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what's on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children.

By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, we have ensured the successful growth of the company and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, we are now looking for an experienced Chef Manager to join the team.

The role:

As the Chef Manager you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility, focusing on delivering the highest quality of food and service as well as having the flair, originality and the ability to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating the team in your kitchen
2. Having full control of the catering operation including stock, food, and labour costs
3. Ensuring consistency of food and service standards delivered to the students and staff
4. Driving sales through monthly promotions and added value events
5. Managing and improving all controllable costs
6. Maintaining company systems & procedures, and legislation
7. Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met

About you

We need someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools along with the following skills and experience:

1. OND or HND qualified (not a deal-breaker but would be advantageous)
2. Craft based experience using fresh ingredients
3. Knowledge of health and safety practises
4. Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets
5. Experience within a similar environment

Firstly, fantastic hours. You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas!

This role is:

35 hours per week - with no late nights
Working 39 weeks per year based around term time - what could you do with all that time off? £13.50 - £14 per hour

You'll also benefit from:

1. Working for a fast growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career
2. A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

Please note, we do expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.