School Catering Manager — Lead, Innovate, Grow

Grow and Thrive Limited; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Miquill is seeking a Chef Manager to take full financial and operational responsibility for a school's catering facility. This hands-on leadership role drives profitability, sets culinary standards, and delivers engaging, nutritious meals.

You will lead from the front, manage a team, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and industry regulations while maintaining excellent client relations.

Qualifications

• Natural, positive manager with ability to lead a team in a commercial catering setting.
• Strong financial understanding of gross profit management and cost control.
• Craft-based cooking skills using fresh ingredients and high standards.
• Solid knowledge of Health and Safety practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: inspire and motivate the team to deliver a great dining experience.
• Culinary Excellence: lead preparation of nutritious, high-quality meals and drive menu development.
• Team Development: coach and train staff to build a high-performing unit.
• Commercial Control: manage costs (stock, food, labour) and profitability.
• Sales & Growth: drive sales via monthly promotions and added-value events.
• Client Relations: maintain positive relationships with clients and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Food safety

Team motivation

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Miquill is seeking a Chef Manager to take full financial and operational responsibility for a school's catering facility. This hands-on leadership role drives profitability, sets culinary standards, and delivers engaging, nutritious meals.

You will lead from the front, manage a team, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and industry regulations while maintaining excellent client relations.