High-Volume Kitchen Manager: Ops, Menu & Safety Leader

Aramark; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free parking

Blue light card

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous annual leave with option to '

Benefits app

Food events

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen operations at HMP Oakwood in Wolverhampton. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with a focus on food quality, safety, hygiene, and cost control.

You will oversee ordering, stock management, menu planning, compliance, and team performance while maintaining client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Head Chef or Kitchen Manager experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient IT and numeracy; experience with rota, payroll, audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, service and cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety and hygiene standards.
• Conduct daily servery and kitchen inspections.
• Manage stock levels, orders, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Communication

IT & numeracy

Tools

Aratrade

Opex

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting a Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen operations at HMP Oakwood in Wolverhampton. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, with a focus on food quality, safety, hygiene, and cost control.

You will oversee ordering, stock management, menu planning, compliance, and team performance while maintaining client satisfaction and operational excellence.