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 is a hands‑on, leadership role where you'll manage your team, maintain high standards, and ensure smooth, efficient service.
Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and develop your catering team
* Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals at high volume
* Plan menus, manage stock, and control budgets
* Ensure all food hygiene, safety and compliance standards are met
* Build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders
* Oversee the smooth running of service from prep to finish
We're not in the business of making school food—we're here to make great food, and that's why our customers love us.
We're looking for an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high‑volume catering and strong leadership skills.
Qualifications
* Previous 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
* A proactive, hands‑on approach and pride in maintaining high standards
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
This is your opportunity to lead a high-volume kitchen, develop your career, and make a real difference in students' lives.
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