Chef Manager - Lead a High-Volume School Kitchen

Impact Food Group; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Training & progression opportunities

Free qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume school kitchen at Mascalls Academy, Paddock Wood. The role is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for a dedicated catering team, menus, stock, and budgets, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily.

You will ensure food hygiene and safety standards, foster strong client relationships, and drive smooth service from prep through to finish.

Qualifications

• 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

Leadership

High-volume catering

Team management

Menu planning

Stock management

Budgeting

Hygiene & safety

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume school kitchen at Mascalls Academy, Paddock Wood. The role is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for a dedicated catering team, menus, stock, and budgets, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily.

You will ensure food hygiene and safety standards, foster strong client relationships, and drive smooth service from prep through to finish.