Lead Chef Manager – High-Volume School Kitchen (Daytime)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

School holidays off

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Training & progression

Free qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Team incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen that serves fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily. This hands-on leadership role focuses on managing your team, upholding high standards, and ensuring smooth service from prep to finish.

You will plan menus, control stock and budgets, and maintain rigorous food hygiene and safety standards while building strong relationships with onsite clients. The role offers daytime hours and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen management experience, ideally in schools or high-volume catering.
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop your catering team.
• Plan menus, manage stock, and control budgets.
• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Ensure food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards.
• Oversee service from prep to finish and ensure smooth operation.
• Build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

High-volume cooking

Menu planning

Stock management

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen that serves fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily. This hands-on leadership role focuses on managing your team, upholding high standards, and ensuring smooth service from prep to finish.

You will plan menus, control stock and budgets, and maintain rigorous food hygiene and safety standards while building strong relationships with onsite clients. The role offers daytime hours and opportunities for progression.