Chef Manager – High-Volume, Daytime Kitchen Lead

Impact Food Group; Chilton Moor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Ongoing training

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen, lead a skilled team, and maintain the highest standards of food quality and safety. This hands-on role focuses on developing staff, managing stock and budgets, and ensuring seamless service across shifts.

The position offers daytime hours Monday–Friday, with paid annual leave and opportunities for professional development. A strong emphasis on teamwork and client satisfaction drives our service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen, especially in high-volume catering.
• Proven ability to cook fresh meals to order.
• Strong stock management and budget control capabilities.
• Excellent hygiene and food safety knowledge.
• Confident communicator with onsite clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team.
• Cook fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Manage stock levels and control budgets.
• Ensure food hygiene, safety and compliance standards.
• Build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee service from prep to finish.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Stock management

Budget control

Food hygiene

Communication

Team development

Organisational skills

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen, lead a skilled team, and maintain the highest standards of food quality and safety. This hands-on role focuses on developing staff, managing stock and budgets, and ensuring seamless service across shifts.

The position offers daytime hours Monday–Friday, with paid annual leave and opportunities for professional development. A strong emphasis on teamwork and client satisfaction drives our service excellence.