School Catering Chef Manager — Lead & Innovate (Term-Time)

Aspens Services Ltd.; Romsey; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd in Romsey, United Kingdom, seeks a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for the school catering facility. This role blends kitchen leadership with strategic cost management to deliver high-quality meals during the school term.

You will lead a kitchen team, develop menus, drive monthly promotions, ensure health and safety compliance, and safeguard quality standards across all operations.

Qualifications

• Strong GP management and the ability to hit sales targets.
• Craft skills with fresh ingredients for quality meals.
• Experience coaching and inspiring a high-performing kitchen team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
• OND/HND is a bonus, but on-the-job experience matters most.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control: manage controllable costs including stock, food and labour.
• Team Leadership: coach, train and inspire kitchen staff to deliver daily excellence.
• Culinary Innovation: oversee menu development and drive monthly promotions and added-value events.
• Quality Assurance: ensure standards, systems and legislation are met through audits and proactive management.

Skills

GP management

Line management

Health & safety

Culinary craft

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd in Romsey, United Kingdom, seeks a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for the school catering facility. This role blends kitchen leadership with strategic cost management to deliver high-quality meals during the school term.

You will lead a kitchen team, develop menus, drive monthly promotions, ensure health and safety compliance, and safeguard quality standards across all operations.