Chef Manager

• Take complete financial and operational responsibility for your school's catering facility
• Drive profitability and set the standard for culinary excellence
• Lead from the front and deliver exceptional, creative food
• Make every school mealtime fun, exciting, and truly memorable
• Inspire, manage, and motivate the team to consistently deliver a fantastic dining experience
• Lead the preparation of delicious and nutritious, high-quality meals using our menus
• Actively oversee and drive menu development and innovation
• Champion the growth of your unit by leading, coaching, and training all staff
• Maintain full control over all costs (stock, food, labour)
• Expertly manage profitability and improve efficiency through rigorous cost control
• Drive sales success through exciting monthly promotions and creative added-value events
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients and customers
• Guarantee 100% compliance with all company procedures and statutory legislation (H&S, Hygiene, Allergens)
• Perform regular internal audits

• A natural, positive manager with prior experience effectively managing and motivating a team in a commercial catering setting
• A robust financial understanding of gross profit management, cost control, and a proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Strong, demonstrable craft-based experience using fresh ingredients and maintaining high cooking standards
• Strong, in-depth working knowledge of Health and Safety practices and compliance within a professional kitchen
• OND or HND Qualification, or equivalent management certification, is preferred, but not essential if experience is strong

OND or HND Qualification, or equivalent management certification

• Monday to Friday working—no more weekends
• 30 hours working with no late nights
• 39 weeks per year based around school term time
• £14.50 per hour
• Work for a fast-growing company that wants you to grow with them
• Benefit from a dedicated L&D team offering apprenticeships and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills