Lead Chef Manager — High-Volume Education Catering

The Evolve Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Job summary

Enhance Catering is supporting a valued client in recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at one of their multi-outlet education establishments. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands-on chef who enjoys leading a team, working with fresh ingredients, and delivering a high-quality food service.

You will be an experienced Chef Manager or strong Head Chef ready to step up, with excellent cooking and people-management skills.

Qualifications

• Culinary qualification and food safety awareness.
• Experience leading kitchen teams in high-volume environments.
• Strong management and planning skills for daily service.

Responsibilities

• Catering 1,000–1,300 covers daily across breakfast, morning break, and lunch.
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal meals to a high standard.
• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and due diligence requirements.
• Build positive relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation.
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Enhance Catering is supporting a valued client in recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at one of their multi-outlet education establishments. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands-on chef who enjoys leading a team, working with fresh ingredients, and delivering a high-quality food service.

You will be an experienced Chef Manager or strong Head Chef ready to step up, with excellent cooking and people-management skills.