Term-Time Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Grow and Thrive Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Weekends off

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility. This role goes beyond the kitchen and requires a visionary leader to deliver high-quality food and service, elevating the dining experience across the region.

You will manage GP, lead the kitchen team, develop menus, and ensure health and safety standards. The role offers a balanced schedule with term-time hours and competitive pay, plus opportunities to

Qualifications

• Strong GP management and cost-control capabilities.
• Proven line-management experience coaching high-performing teams.
• Commitment to high-quality ingredients and menu innovation.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial control of stock, food and labour.
• Lead, coach, train and inspire kitchen team.
• Oversee menu development and monthly promotions.
• Ensure audits and compliance with essential legislation.

Skills

GP management

Team leadership

Kitchen operations

Menu development

Education

OND/HND bonus

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility. This role goes beyond the kitchen and requires a visionary leader to deliver high-quality food and service, elevating the dining experience across the region.

You will manage GP, lead the kitchen team, develop menus, and ensure health and safety standards. The role offers a balanced schedule with term-time hours and competitive pay, plus opportunities to