Chef Manager: High-Volume School Kitchen Lead

Impact Food Group; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

All school holidays off

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Training & development

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group seeks a Chef Manager to run a high-volume school kitchen at Bishop Of Herford Bluecoat School. You will lead a catering team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure food safety and compliance while delivering high-quality meals to hundreds of students daily.

The role offers daytime hours, term-time plus 3 weeks, with holidays and a pay of £35,000 per year. On-site leadership and strong stakeholder relations are key to success.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or high-volume catering environments.
• Ability to plan menus and manage stock.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the catering team.
• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Plan menus, manage stock, and control budgets.
• Ensure all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards.
• Build relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee service from prep to finish.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume catering

Team management

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Impact Food Group seeks a Chef Manager to run a high-volume school kitchen at Bishop Of Herford Bluecoat School. You will lead a catering team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure food safety and compliance while delivering high-quality meals to hundreds of students daily.

The role offers daytime hours, term-time plus 3 weeks, with holidays and a pay of £35,000 per year. On-site leadership and strong stakeholder relations are key to success.