Chef Manager - School Catering Leader (Term-Time, 30hrs)

Grow and Thrive Limited; Newquay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development

DBS disclosure

School term time schedule

Job summary

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

You will oversee financial control, lead a kitchen team, drive menu development and maintain health and safety standards, with a work pattern aligned to school terms.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of gross profit (GP) management and cost control.
• Experience in leading a school catering kitchen.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control: Managing and improving all controllable costs, including stock, food and labour.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.
• Culinary Innovation: Oversee menu development and drive sales through exciting monthly promotions and added-value events.
• Quality Assurance: Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met through regular audits and proactive management.

Skills

Team leadership

GP management

Cost control

Menu development

Health & safety

Education

OND/HND (bonus)

Job description

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

You will oversee financial control, lead a kitchen team, drive menu development and maintain health and safety standards, with a work pattern aligned to school terms.