Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking catering company as a Chef Manager, where you will lead a passionate kitchen team dedicated to providing exceptional food experiences for students. With a focus on quality and creativity, you will oversee all aspects of the catering operation, ensuring high standards and financial success. Enjoy a rewarding schedule with no late nights, allowing you to spend more time with family and friends. This role offers limitless career potential within a growing company that values your professional development and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

No late nights

Term-time only work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional food and service to schools.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations and teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Managing costs and ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Driving sales through promotions and events.

Skills

Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Financial understanding of gross profit management

Experience in a similar environment

Education

OND or HND qualification

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and current food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to excel and provide fantastic food experiences for children.

To support our rapid growth, we are seeking an experienced Chef Manager to join our team.

The role:

As the Chef Manager, you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality food and service, showcasing flair and originality to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

About you:

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

• OND or HND qualification (advantageous but not essential)
• Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
• Knowledge of health and safety practices
• Financial understanding of gross profit management and sales targets
• Experience in a similar environment

Benefits:

Enjoy fantastic hours, working Monday to Friday during school term time—more time with friends and family, with no work at Christmas!

This role involves:

• 35 hours per week with no late nights
• 39 weeks per year, aligned with school terms
• £15 per hour

You will also benefit from working for a fast-growing, ambitious company with limitless career potential. Additionally, we offer a dedicated Learning & Development team to support your skills development, including apprenticeships and training courses.

Please note: All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.