Term-Time School Kitchen Leader: Chef Manager

Grow and Thrive Limited; Kempston; On-site; GBP 26,428,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Weekdays only

No weekends

Job summary

Aspens Services is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for your school’s catering facility. You will lead a kitchen team, manage GP and control costs while delivering high-quality meals that elevate the dining experience.

This role is Mon-Fri term-time with a focus on profitability and quality assurance. You will own menu development, drive monthly promotions, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management and the strategic know-how to smash sales targets.
• Fantastic craft skills with a genuine commitment to using fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food.
• Proven experience in line management—you know how to coach, motivate, and inspire to develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control: Managing and improving all controllable costs, including stock, food and labour.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.
• Culinary Innovation: Oversee menu development and drive sales through exciting monthly promotions and added-value events.
• Quality Assurance: Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met through regular audits and proactive management.

Skills

Team leadership

GP management

Food quality

Health and safety

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Aspens Services is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for your school’s catering facility. You will lead a kitchen team, manage GP and control costs while delivering high-quality meals that elevate the dining experience.

This role is Mon-Fri term-time with a focus on profitability and quality assurance. You will own menu development, drive monthly promotions, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.