School Kitchen Leader & Chef Manager — Mon-Fri, Term-Time

Aspens Services Ltd; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 21,594,000 - 21,986,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance during school-

Term-time hours (30h/week, 38 weeks)

Learning & Development—apprenticeships

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd invites an ambitious Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility. You’ll lead a kitchen team, drive quality, and develop menus to elevate the dining experience. This role focuses on term-time hours with a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

You’ll manage costs, uphold health and safety, and work closely with leadership to deliver exceptional school dining experiences. Prior experience in education catering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GP management and ability to smash sales targets.
• Proven experience in line management and coaching a kitchen team.
• Experience in menu development and driving sales through promotions.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
• OND/HND is a bonus, but practical experience is valued most.

Responsibilities

• Financial control: manage stock, food and labour costs.
• Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellence.
• Oversee menu development and drive monthly promotions.
• Ensure quality standards and compliance through audits and procedures.

Skills

GP management

Team leadership

Culinary innovation

Health & safety

On-the-job experience

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd invites an ambitious Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility. You’ll lead a kitchen team, drive quality, and develop menus to elevate the dining experience. This role focuses on term-time hours with a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

You’ll manage costs, uphold health and safety, and work closely with leadership to deliver exceptional school dining experiences. Prior experience in education catering is preferred.