Lead Chef Manager – High-Volume School Kitchen (Term-Time)

Impact Food Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

No evenings or weekends

All school holidays off

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Training & career progression

Free qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen serving hundreds of students daily. You will lead a catering team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure food hygiene and safety compliance.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering great food in a fast-paced school environment. You will oversee service from prep to finish, maintain high standards, and build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments.
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team.
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets.
• Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Overseeing the smooth running of service from prep to finish.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume catering

People management

Organizational skills

Proactive/hands-on

Job description

Impact Food Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen serving hundreds of students daily. You will lead a catering team, plan menus, manage stock and budgets, and ensure food hygiene and safety compliance.

This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering great food in a fast-paced school environment. You will oversee service from prep to finish, maintain high standards, and build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.