At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage catering operations, oversee menu development, and ensure quality standards are met.
- Company: Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food.
- Benefits: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule during school term time with no late nights or weekends.
- Other info: The role is 35 hours per week over 39 weeks per year.
- Why this job: Take full operational and financial responsibility for a school's catering facility.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of Gross Profit management and proven line management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
We're seeking an ambitious Chef Manager, ready to take full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility! This role goes beyond the kitchen — it requires a visionary leader with the flair and originality to consistently deliver the highest quality food and service, elevating the dining experience and establishing this as one of the best school catering offers in the region.
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.
We're looking for a passionate leader who is ready to drive excellence and profitability. If you're hungry for a role where you can fully own the operation, you'll need:
- Strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management and the strategic know-how to hit 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.
- A qualification such as OND/HND is a bonus, but on‑the‑job experience is what we truly look for.
Aspens Services is a market‑leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds, blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends to encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time – no late nights, no weekends, and no work at Christmas. The role is 35 hours per week over 39 weeks per year. Pay: £15 per hour.
Chef Manager in Swanley employer: Aspens Services Ltd
Aspens Services creates fantastic food experiences for schools, blending education sector knowledge with food trends. Enjoy a work-life balance with no late nights or weekends, and contribute to the dining experience of young minds in a supportive environment.
