About the Role
Job Title: Operations Support Manager / Area Role
Area: Aylesbury and surrounding areas
Working days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 45 hours per week
Working weeks: 52 weeks per year (25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays)
Pay: £39,000 per year plus car allowance of £3,840 per year (paid monthly)
Benefits: Bonus potential up to 10% discretionary of salary based on performance, free meals on shift, uniform, pension and other company benefits.
Responsibilities
* Manage, inspire, and engage teams.
* Understand, track, and drive the schools’ restaurant profit contribution, balancing commercial performance with quality and service.
* Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders to help deliver the shared goal of feeding more students, better food.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience managing at least four sites, supporting and guiding Chef Managers in the smooth day-to-day running of each location, while also building and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Chef by trade, with a hands‑on approach and willingness to step into the kitchen whenever needed.
* Confident communicating at all levels, from the kitchen through to the boardroom.
* Self‑motivated, resilient, highly organised, with strong ability to prioritise effectively.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, creating clear professional spreadsheets and presentations that showcase performance and results.
What’s in it for you
Opportunity to grow and build a career you can be proud of, with access to a wide range of free qualifications and ongoing development opportunities, plus a staff discount scheme across over 850 retailers. Monthly incentives for top‑performing teams.
Selection Process
The role will require an interview and a kitchen visit.
Equal Opportunities
We are a committed equal opportunities employer. If you require assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
Safeguarding
Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.
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