Term-Time Chef Manager: Lead Kitchens & Growth

Stirfood; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,914,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & Development support

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Stir is seeking a Chef Manager to lead our school catering unit in Enfield. You will drive culinary excellence, manage costs, and develop a high-performing team to deliver quality meals for students and staff.

Join a values-driven employer that offers a Monday–Friday, term-time schedule with 35.5 hours per week and a focus on work-life balance, plus access to learning and development opportunities and DBS support. You will be the on-site ambassador for Stir, building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong working understanding of gross profit management.
• Proven experience in leading a team and fostering teamwork.
• Extensive craft-based experience using fresh ingredients.
• Solid knowledge of Health and Safety practices in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Own the catering operation, managing controllable costs to maximise profitability.
• Lead preparation of high-quality meals using fresh, sustainable ingredients and oversee menu development.
• Lead, coach and motivate staff to ensure a top-notch dining experience for students and staff.
• Drive sales and revenue growth via monthly promotions and events.
• Ensure compliance with company systems, procedures and legislation; conduct regular audits.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the on-site Stir representative.

Skills

Financial acumen

People leadership

Craft cooking

Health & safety knowledge

Education

OND/HND qualification preferred

Job description

Stir is seeking a Chef Manager to lead our school catering unit in Enfield. You will drive culinary excellence, manage costs, and develop a high-performing team to deliver quality meals for students and staff.

Join a values-driven employer that offers a Monday–Friday, term-time schedule with 35.5 hours per week and a focus on work-life balance, plus access to learning and development opportunities and DBS support. You will be the on-site ambassador for Stir, building strong client relationships.