Term-Time Chef Manager — School Catering Leader

Aspens Services Ltd.; Portslade by Sea; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work-Life Balance

Career Growth and Development

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd in Portslade, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Chef Manager who will own the school's catering facility, combining financial control with inspiring leadership of the kitchen team.

You'll oversee menu development, deliver high-quality meals, drive monthly promotions and maintain strict health and safety standards, while enjoying a Monday–Friday term-time schedule and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of gross profit (GP) management and ability to smash sales targets.
• Proven experience in coaching, motivating and developing a high‑performing kitchen team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control: Managing and improving controllable costs, including stock, food and labour.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence.
• Culinary Innovation: Oversee menu development and drive sales through monthly promotions.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure standards, systems and legislation are met through audits and proactive management.

Skills

GP management

Line management

Health & safety

Menu development

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd in Portslade, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Chef Manager who will own the school's catering facility, combining financial control with inspiring leadership of the kitchen team.

You'll oversee menu development, deliver high-quality meals, drive monthly promotions and maintain strict health and safety standards, while enjoying a Monday–Friday term-time schedule and opportunities for professional growth.