Visionary Chef Manager — School Dining Leader

Aspens Services Ltd; Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work-Life Balance

27.5 hours per week

38 weeks per year

£14 per hour

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd seeks a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school's catering facility. You will lead the kitchen team, manage costs, and drive quality and sales through monthly promotions.

Responsibilities include financial control, team leadership, menu development and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. On-the-job experience and a passion for fresh ingredients are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GP management and ability to smash sales targets.
• Craft skills using fresh ingredients to deliver high quality meals.
• Proven line management experience to coach and inspire a high performing team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
• OND/HND qualification is a bonus but not required.
• On-the-job experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GP management

Food quality

Team leadership

Health & safety

Education

OND/HND

Job description

Aspens Services Ltd seeks a Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for a school's catering facility. You will lead the kitchen team, manage costs, and drive quality and sales through monthly promotions.

Responsibilities include financial control, team leadership, menu development and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. On-the-job experience and a passion for fresh ingredients are essential.