Chef Manager - High-Volume School Kitchen Leader

Impact Food Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

All school holidays off

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group (IFG) is recruiting a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen in a school setting near Maidstone. You will lead a catering team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure compliance while delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily.

The role offers daytime hours (6:30am–4pm), term-time weeks with holidays off, 36,000 per year, and opportunities for training, progression, and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments.
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and pride in maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team.
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets.
• Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish.

Skills

High-volume catering

People management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is recruiting a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen in a school setting near Maidstone. You will lead a catering team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure compliance while delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily.

The role offers daytime hours (6:30am–4pm), term-time weeks with holidays off, 36,000 per year, and opportunities for training, progression, and staff benefits.