Head Chef - High-Volume School Kitchen Leader

Impact Food Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Food Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume school kitchen at Queen Marys Grammar School, Walsall. You will lead a team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure top-grade hygiene and service.

The role offers daytime hours, Monday to Friday, term-time weeks, 42 weeks per year, with a £35,000 annual salary and benefits including meals on shift and uniform. An interview and kitchen visit are part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments.
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal meals at high volumes.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the catering team in a high-volume school kitchen.
• Plan menus, manage stock and control budgets.
• Ensure all food hygiene, safety and compliance standards are met.
• Build relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee service from prep to finish.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

High-volume catering

Food safety compliance

Job description

Impact Food Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume school kitchen at Queen Marys Grammar School, Walsall. You will lead a team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure top-grade hygiene and service.

The role offers daytime hours, Monday to Friday, term-time weeks, 42 weeks per year, with a £35,000 annual salary and benefits including meals on shift and uniform. An interview and kitchen visit are part of the recruitment process.