Chef Manager: School Catering Leader (Term-Time, 30h/wk)

Grow and Thrive Limited; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri term-time

38 weeks per year

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility. This role requires a visionary leader to deliver high-quality food and service, elevating the dining experience and driving profitability.

You will manage gross profit, lead a kitchen team, and continuously improve menus and promotions while ensuring health and safety standards. The position is based on-site, aligning with school term-time operations.

Qualifications

• Strong GP management knowledge and the ability to hit sales targets.
• Coach, motivate and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Commitment to using fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial control: manage costs, stock, food and labour.
• Team leadership: coach, train and inspire your kitchen team.
• Culinary innovation: oversee menus and promotions.
• Quality assurance: audits and compliance with standards and legislation.

Skills

GP management

Team leadership

Culinary quality

Health & 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. This role requires a visionary leader to deliver high-quality food and service, elevating the dining experience and driving profitability.

You will manage gross profit, lead a kitchen team, and continuously improve menus and promotions while ensuring health and safety standards. The position is based on-site, aligning with school term-time operations.