Chef Manager

Aspens Services Ltd; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school catering service in Wotton-under-Edge is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee all operations, focusing on financial control and culinary innovation. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing kitchen team, ensuring quality and creativity in food service while managing costs effectively. This role offers a unique schedule with no late nights or weekends, and a competitive pay rate of £15 per hour. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating fantastic food experiences for students.

Benefits

No late nights

No weekends

Time off during school holidays

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial control and sales targets.
• Commitment to using fresh ingredients for quality food.
• Experience in coaching and developing a team.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage controllable costs including stock, food, and labour.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team daily.
• Oversee menu development and drive sales promotions.
• Ensure compliance with standards through audits.

Skills

Gross Profit management

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Education

OND/HND or equivalent experience

Job description

We're seeking an ambitious Chef Manager, ready to take full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility! This role goes beyond the kitchen - it requires a visionary leader with the flair and originality to consistently deliver the highest quality food and service, elevating the dining experience and establishing this as one of the best school catering offers in the region!

Responsibilities

• Financial Control: Managing and improving all controllable costs, including stock, food and labour.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.
• Culinary Innovation: Oversee menu development and drive sales through exciting monthly promotions and added‑value events.
• Quality Assurance: Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met through regular audits and proactive management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management and the strategic know-how to smash sales targets.
• Fantastic craft skills with a genuine commitment to using fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food.
• Proven experience in line management – you know how to coach, motivate, and inspire to develop a high‑performing team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
• A qualification like OND/HND is a bonus, but your on‑the‑job experience is what we're truly after.

About the Role

Aspens Services is a market‑leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals – we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time – that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

Working Hours and Pay

• 35 hours per week
• 38 weeks per year – what will you do with all that time off?
• £15 per hour