Kitchen Manager/Chef

Loughborough Students' Union; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Loughborough Students’ Union in Loughborough, United Kingdom, is seeking a capable Kitchen Manager or Chef to lead the food operation across The Kitchen, Humpit, and JC’s Outlets. This hands-on role focuses on high kitchen standards, owning day-to-day service, and developing a student-focused food offer.

The position is 35 hours per week over five days with evening and weekend rota work, based at LE11 3TT. Salary: £29,082–£31,727 per year inclusive, with interviews in mid-September.

Job description

Loughborough Students’ Union (LSU) is looking for a capable Kitchen Manager or Chef to take the lead on the food operation within our main Commercial Kitchen serving The Kitchen, Humpit, and JC’s’ Outlets.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the kitchen and producing great food, but who also wants the opportunity to take ownership of the operational output. You’ll lead food service day-to-day, manage a team of casual catering assistants, ensure high kitchen standards, and help us build a food offer that our students genuinely want to come back for.

The outlet also provides catering for large hospitality events and bookings throughout the year, producing anything from buffet style service, to 3-course dinners and BBQs.

This isn’t a traditional restaurant or pub kitchen, you’ll be joining an operation where there is genuine opportunity to shape and develop our food offer.
Please take a look at the role's Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

The role is 35 hours per week, normally worked across five days out of seven. Our operation is busiest when our students are here, so flexibility is important. The role will include evening and weekend work as part of a rota, particularly around key events and busy periods such as Freshers’.
Application deadline is the 13th September 2026 with Interviews to follow on the 16th & 17th September.

Details

£29,082.00 - £31,727.00 per year

Location: Loughborough, LE11 3TT, GB