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Chef Manager – Term Time Only
Location: South Bristol Skills Academy, The Boulevard, Hengrove Park, Bristol, BS14 0DB
Hourly Rate: £15.90
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only (38 Weeks)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday (occasional Saturdays)
REQ: 597566
Bring Your Passion for Food to Life – Where Your Skills Shape the Student Experience
Are you an experienced chef with a flair for leadership and a passion for great food? At Aramark, we’re looking for a Chef Manager to take the lead at South Bristol Skills Academy, a vibrant and forward-thinking education setting where no two days are the same.
This is your chance to run your own kitchen, inspire a small team, and make a real impact by delivering fresh, exciting food that fuels students and staff throughout the day.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead the daily kitchen operation – from hot breakfasts to grab-and-go lunches and deli-style options
* Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation, ensuring every plate exceeds expectations
* Own your kitchen’s performance – manage stock, control costs, and deliver accurate financial reports
* Bring creativity to hospitality events and ensure all food is prepared to brand standards
* Motivate and support your team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development
* Deliver brilliant customer service and resolve any issues with professionalism and care
What You Bring to the Table:
* A recognised culinary qualification and hands-on kitchen experience – ideally within a school, college, or similar environment
* Confident leadership with a proactive, hands-on approach
* Solid understanding of kitchen finances, from stock control to P&L
* A natural ability to lead, coach, and inspire a team
* Eligibility to pass full security vetting and DBS checks is essential
Why Join Aramark at SBSA?
* Term-time only – enjoy a great work-life balance with school holidays off
* Free meals during shifts
* Great transport links and on-site parking
* Access to a wide range of employee discounts and perks
* Online GP and wellness support
* Opportunities for training, apprenticeships, and career development
Hungry for a new challenge?
Join a kitchen where your leadership and creativity make a real difference every day.
Apply now and become part of something meaningful.
About Aramark
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.