Mobile Group Chef Manager – Lead School Kitchen Teams

Lodestone House; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Group Chef Manager to lead catering across a group of school sites and to ensure high-quality meals with outstanding food hygiene standards.

The role is mobile across locations, requiring transport and the ability to travel between sites. A salary of £34,000 per annum is on offer, with DBS checks and safeguarding commitments in line with employment in education.

Qualifications

• Previous Chef Manager/Head Chef experience in a busy catering environment.
• Passion for creating high-quality, tasty food.
• Strong leadership to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Understand food costs, stock control and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support catering teams across multiple school sites.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals for pupils and staff.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Develop kitchen teams and implement menu changes.
• Manage stock, ordering and food costs within budgets.
• Ensure kitchens operate efficiently and maintain food hygiene standards.
• Build strong relationships with school teams, clients and customers.
• Provide cover and support across sites during busy periods.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Food safety

Budgeting

Stock control

Mobility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Food Hygiene qualification

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Group Chef Manager to lead catering across a group of school sites and to ensure high-quality meals with outstanding food hygiene standards.

The role is mobile across locations, requiring transport and the ability to travel between sites. A salary of £34,000 per annum is on offer, with DBS checks and safeguarding commitments in line with employment in education.