Term-Time School Chef Manager: Lead & Innovate

Grow and Thrive Limited; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility in Weston-super-Mare. This role extends beyond the kitchen, demanding a visionary leader to elevate dining experiences and deliver top-tier service within the school environment.

You will drive gross profit, lead the kitchen team, oversee menus and promotions, and ensure all standards and legislation are met through audits and proactive management.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of gross profit management and cost control.
• Proven ability to coach, motivate and build high-performing teams.
• Commitment to fresh ingredients and high-quality meals for school programmes.
• Solid health and safety knowledge and practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial control: manage and improve controllable costs (stock, food, labour).
• Lead, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence.
• Oversee menu development and drive promotions and added-value events.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and relevant legislation.

Skills

GP management

Team leadership

Food quality

Health and safety

Education

OND/HND bonus

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility in Weston-super-Mare. This role extends beyond the kitchen, demanding a visionary leader to elevate dining experiences and deliver top-tier service within the school environment.

You will drive gross profit, lead the kitchen team, oversee menus and promotions, and ensure all standards and legislation are met through audits and proactive management.