Group Chef Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Annual leave increase with service

Employee assistance programme

Deals and discounts

Mental health champions

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Group Chef Manager to oversee catering, food service and hospitality across five locations. The role is based in the UK with a Monday–Friday pattern and occasional out-of-hours work.

You will lead teams, shape business strategy, and drive relationship management with key client Princess Yachts. You’ll manage budgets, health and safety compliance, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while developing your managers and frontline staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-site catering/hospitality operations.
• Strong commercial acumen with full P&L responsibility.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation and health requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all catering, food service, and hospitality operations across multiple sites.
• Develop business strategies to achieve revenue, profit, and growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Oversee planning and execution of catering events, conferences and functions.
• Manage budgets, food and labour costs, and financial reporting.
• Recruit, train, and develop management teams and frontline staff.
• Ensure compliance with Aramark standards, safety regulations, and policies.
• Drive continuous improvements to service quality and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs and implement action plans to improve performance.
• Lead supplier relationships, inventory control, and procurement.

Skills

Multi-site operations

P&L management

Client relationships

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter.
We share a passion for hospitality, it’s at the foundation of everything we do. Hospitality excellence is brought to life by our people every day. We embrace our responsibility to our people, our communities, and our planet. While the services we provide, and the industries we serve, are extensive, we never waver from our people-first approach

Job Description

An exciting opportunity as Group Chef Manager has arisen at Aramark UK to look after one of our key clients. This is a fast-paced role at the heart of our Princess Yachts account. You will be responsible for leading and managing all catering, food service, and hospitality operations across 5 locations.

We are recruiting this role on a full time and permanent basis and the role is predominantly Monday – Friday, with very occasional out of hours work.

What’s in it for you:

• A salary of up to £40,000
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Access to deals and discounts from many organisations
• Employee assistance programme, available for free 24/7
• Access to a network of trained mental health champions
• A range of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Group Chef Manager:

• Lead and manage all catering, food service, and hospitality operations across multiple sites.
• Develop business strategies to achieve revenue, profit, and growth targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and contract retention.
• Oversee planning and execution of catering events, conferences, hospitality functions, and special events.
• Manage budgets, P&L performance, food costs, labour costs, and financial reporting.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop management teams and frontline employees.
• Ensure compliance with Aramark standards, food safety regulations, health & safety requirements, and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement action plans to improve performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, inventory control, and procurement processes.
• Lead large teams, including managers, supervisors, chefs, and catering staff, ensuring excellent employee engagement and productivity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-site operations within a catering, hospitality, facilities management, or related service environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with full responsibility for profit and loss (P&L) management, budget setting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience in building and maintaining effective client relationships, with a focus on service delivery, retention, and customer satisfaction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety legislation, health and safety requirements, and regulatory compliance within a catering or hospitality environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with clients, senior leaders, colleagues, and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information clearly and build credibility at all levels of an organisation.

Additional Information

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

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