Chef Manager – Lead School Catering & Menu Innovation

Grow and Thrive Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility in the Loughborough area. This role requires visionary leadership to consistently deliver high-quality meals and service, elevating the dining experience for students and staff.

You will manage controllable costs, lead a kitchen team, drive menu development and promotions, and guarantee health and safety standards through regular audits and active management.

Qualifications

• Strong GP management and budgeting skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Financial control: manage stock, food and labour costs.
• Lead, coach and inspire kitchen staff to deliver excellence.
• Oversee menu development and promotional events to drive sales.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance through audits.

Skills

GP management

Team leadership

Culinary creativity

Health and safety

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility in the Loughborough area. This role requires visionary leadership to consistently deliver high-quality meals and service, elevating the dining experience for students and staff.

You will manage controllable costs, lead a kitchen team, drive menu development and promotions, and guarantee health and safety standards through regular audits and active management.