Lead Chef Manager – High-Volume School Kitchen, Daytime Hours

Impact Food Group; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily. You will lead and develop the catering team, plan menus, and oversee stock and budgets while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on building strong client relationships and ensuring smooth service from prep to finish, with daytime hours and excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a catering team in high-volume settings.
• Background in school catering or large-scale services is ideal.
• Capable of maintaining high standards and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Budget management

Stock management

Food hygiene

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily. You will lead and develop the catering team, plan menus, and oversee stock and budgets while upholding hygiene and safety standards.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on building strong client relationships and ensuring smooth service from prep to finish, with daytime hours and excellent career progression opportunities.