Term-Time School Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Finance

Aspens Services Ltd.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

DBS disclosure supported

Career development

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd. is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility. You will lead a kitchen team, manage GP and costs, and drive sales through monthly promotions while delivering high-quality meals for pupils.

The role combines strong leadership, menu development, health and safety compliance, and budget control. Monday to Friday term-time hours with 37.5 hours per week across 49 weeks per year offers a balanced,

Qualifications

• Strong GP management and cost-control skills.
• Proven leadership and ability to coach a kitchen team.
• Experience in menu development and promotions.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control: manage stock, food and labour costs.
• Team Leadership: coach, train and inspire the kitchen team.
• Culinary Innovation: oversee menu development and promotions.
• Quality Assurance: ensure standards and legislation through audits.

Skills

GP management

Team leadership

Menu development

Health and safety

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd. is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school catering facility. You will lead a kitchen team, manage GP and costs, and drive sales through monthly promotions while delivering high-quality meals for pupils.

The role combines strong leadership, menu development, health and safety compliance, and budget control. Monday to Friday term-time hours with 37.5 hours per week across 49 weeks per year offers a balanced,