Term-Time School Catering Leader & Chef Manager

Grow and Thrive Limited; Selby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great work-life balance

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility. You’ll lead a kitchen team, develop menus, drive sales through monthly promotions and ensure compliance with health and safety standards within a high-quality school dining program.

This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule during term time, with no late nights or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of gross profit (GP) management and ability to smash sales targets.
• Craft skills with fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food.
• Proven experience in line management and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices and compliance.
• On-the-job experience can outweigh formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve all controllable costs, including stock, food and labour.
• Lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence daily.
• Oversee menu development and drive sales through promotions and events.
• Ensure standards, systems and legislation are met through audits and proactive management.

Skills

GP management

Team leadership

Menu development

Health and safety

Line management

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility. You’ll lead a kitchen team, develop menus, drive sales through monthly promotions and ensure compliance with health and safety standards within a high-quality school dining program.

This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule during term time, with no late nights or weekend shifts.