Executive Chef Manager — Lead School Culinary Innovation

Grow and Thrive Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking an Executive Chef Manager to lead culinary standards across a school site, overseeing rollout of new menus, ensuring profitability and high-quality food service. You will be the main resource for the kitchen team, balancing financial and operational targets with customer satisfaction.

You will mentor Chefs and Unit Managers, drive service excellence, ensure compliance with H&S and COSHH, and actively contribute to growth and retention of business.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a development or senior culinary role.
• Strong creativity and flair in food production.
• Excellent knowledge of budgets and costs with ability to teach team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the rollout and launch of innovative food offers balancing financial, operational, and consumer requirements.
• Develop engaging food offers and marketing initiatives to stay ahead of trends and drive profitability.
• Coach and develop Chefs and Unit Managers on standards, compliance, and safety policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking an Executive Chef Manager to lead culinary standards across a school site, overseeing rollout of new menus, ensuring profitability and high-quality food service. You will be the main resource for the kitchen team, balancing financial and operational targets with customer satisfaction.

You will mentor Chefs and Unit Managers, drive service excellence, ensure compliance with H&S and COSHH, and actively contribute to growth and retention of business.