Chef Manager: Lead High-Volume School Kitchen

Impact Food Group; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-volume school kitchen in New School Location near TN10 area. You will run a busy operation, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure top-quality meals for hundreds of students each day.

You will lead and develop the catering team, maintain food hygiene and safety standards, and build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders. This hands-on role requires excellent organisation and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen, preferably in schools or high-volume catering environments.
• Ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

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

Chef Manager

Leadership

High-volume catering

People management

Communication

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-volume school kitchen in New School Location near TN10 area. You will run a busy operation, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure top-quality meals for hundreds of students each day.

You will lead and develop the catering team, maintain food hygiene and safety standards, and build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders. This hands-on role requires excellent organisation and leadership.