Role Overview
As a Chef Manager, you'll take full responsibility for running a high-volume kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students every day. This hands‑on, leadership role requires managing your team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring smooth, efficient service.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading, motivating, and developing the catering team
* Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals in high volume
* Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets
* Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met
* Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders
* Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish
Qualifications
* Experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high‑volume catering environments
* Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes
* Strong people management and team leadership skills
* Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance
* Excellent organisational and communication skills
* Proactive, hands‑on approach with pride in maintaining high standards
Company
Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest‑growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high‑quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.
Benefits
* Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
* All school holidays off
* Free meals on shift and uniform provided
* Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
* Access to free qualifications
* Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
* Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers
Next Steps
If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and enjoy leading teams to deliver great food, this could be the role for you. We'd love to hear from you!
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