Relief Chef Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

No evenings or weekends

School holidays off

Free meal on shift

Uniform provided

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to travel between sites, leading kitchens and delivering high-quality, fresh food. You will be hands-on while managing teams and ensuring smooth service across multiple locations.

The role requires multi-site experience, strong leadership, and a passion for great food. The position offers daytime hours, term-time weeks, and a mobile working pattern with a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Experienced Chef Manager with multi-site or high-volume experience.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Technical cooking ability and passion for great food.
• Ability to maintain high standards in challenging environments.
• Organisational and administrative skills.
• Relevant food hygiene and food preparation qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Cooking from our amazing menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Leading and motivating a full kitchen team
• Ordering and managing stock to maintain efficiency and quality
• Being financially accountable for achieving GP/COGs targets
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures

Skills

Experienced Chef Manager

Leadership skills

Cooking ability

Standards compliance

Organisational skills

Food hygiene qualifications

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.

The role…

Job Title: Relief Chef Manager

Area Supporting: Initally starting at Langley Park School for Boys - BR3 3BP

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 6:30am-3pm (40 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year ( term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)

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This is a mobile position, a full UK driving license is required.

What will I be doing?

As a Relief Chef Manager, you’ll travel between sites, stepping in to lead kitchens and deliver high-quality, fresh food. You’ll be hands‑on while also managing teams, ensuring smooth service and maintaining compliance with all standards.

Your duties will include:

• Cooking from our amazing menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients
• Leading and motivating a full kitchen team
• Ordering and managing stock to maintain efficiency and quality
• Being financially accountable for achieving GP/COGs targets
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures

We’re not in the business of making school food—we’re here to make great food, and that’s why our clients and customers love us.

Skills & Experience

• Experienced Chef Manager with multi-site or high-volume experience
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills
• Technical cooking ability and passion for great food
• Ability to maintain high standards in challenging environments
• Organisational and administrative skills
• Relevant food hygiene and food preparation qualifications

What’s in it for you?

fantastic work-life balance:

• Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
• All school holidays off
• Free meal on shift and uniform provided

Plus:

• Opportunities for training, career development, and free qualifications
• Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
• Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers

This is a great chance to gain diverse experience, grow your career, and make a real difference across multiple sites.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for.