Relief Chef Manager: Weekday School Catering Leader

Stirfood; St Albans; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stir is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to lead on-site catering operations within its school-focused division in the UK. You will drive financial performance, oversee menus, coach staff, and ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction across sites.

This role emphasizes weekday hours in a term-time calendar, with opportunities for training and progression within a fast-growing education catering company.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of gross profit management and achieving sales targets.
• Proven experience leading a team and fostering exceptional teamwork.
• Extensive craft experience using fresh ingredients.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety practices in a professional kitchen.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Financial Command (P&L): control costs (stock, food, labour) for profitability.
• Culinary & Menu Excellence: lead preparation and continuous menu development.
• Team Leadership & Development: coach and motivate staff to deliver high-quality service.
• Commercial Growth: drive sales through monthly promotions and events.
• Compliance & Audit: ensure adherence to company procedures and legislation; conduct audits.
• Client relations: maintain strong relationships with clients and on-site customers.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Profit management

Menu development

Health and safety

Driving licence

Education

OND or HND (preferred)

Job description

Stir is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to lead on-site catering operations within its school-focused division in the UK. You will drive financial performance, oversee menus, coach staff, and ensure safety, quality, and customer satisfaction across sites.

This role emphasizes weekday hours in a term-time calendar, with opportunities for training and progression within a fast-growing education catering company.