Lead Kitchen Manager & Cook — Shape Our Student Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Health care plan

Enhanced holidays

Staff discounts

University facilities access

Job summary

Loughborough Students' Union (LSU) is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the food operation in our main Commercial Kitchen, servicing The Kitchen, Humpit and JC's Bar.

This hands-on role covers day-to-day kitchen management, team leadership of casual catering staff, and ensuring high standards while developing a student-focused food offer.

You’ll work closely with the Catering Manager and may cover evenings and weekends during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day food service operations for the main Commercial Kitchen serving The Kitchen, Humpit and JC's Bar.
• Manage a team of casual catering assistants and ensure high kitchen standards.
• Collaborate with the Catering Manager to develop and refine the food offer for students.
• Support catering for large hospitality events and bookings throughout the year.
• Occasional evenings and weekends will be included as part of a rota.

Job description

Loughborough Students' Union (LSU) is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead the food operation in our main Commercial Kitchen, servicing The Kitchen, Humpit and JC's Bar.

This hands-on role covers day-to-day kitchen management, team leadership of casual catering staff, and ensuring high standards while developing a student-focused food offer.

You’ll work closely with the Catering Manager and may cover evenings and weekends during busy periods.