High-Volume School Kitchen Manager | Daytime Hours, Growth

Impact Food Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

All school holidays off

Free meals on shift

Job summary

Impact Food Group in Bristol is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily. This hands-on leadership role requires motivating your team, maintaining standards, and ensuring smooth service.

You'll manage menus, stock, and budgets while upholding food hygiene and compliance. We offer daytime hours, school holidays off, and benefits that support career development in a fast-paced school-food environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen, preferably in schools or high-volume catering.
• Ability to cook fresh, seasonal meals at scale.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Experience managing stock, budgets, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the catering team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Plan menus, manage stock, and control budgets for a large operation.
• Ensure food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Coordinate with onsite clients and stakeholders for service delivery.
• Oversee service from prep to finish to ensure smooth operation.
• Maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

People management

Kitchen operations

Food safety & hygiene

Budget control

Menu planning

Communication skills

Job description

Impact Food Group in Bristol is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily. This hands-on leadership role requires motivating your team, maintaining standards, and ensuring smooth service.

You'll manage menus, stock, and budgets while upholding food hygiene and compliance. We offer daytime hours, school holidays off, and benefits that support career development in a fast-paced school-food environment.