Title:  Chef Manager

Requisition #:  667162
Location: 

Abergavenny, WLS, GB, NP7 6EP

Career Area:  Culinary
Description: 

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join our team working at King Herny VII  - NP7 6EP.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). 

What's in it for you:

    • Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week  
    • 39 working weeks  
    • Permanent role  
    • We are offering a salary of £30,500  
    • Free parking  
    • You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.  
    • We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks. 
    • You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within. 
    • We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. 
    • Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week  
    • 39 working weeks  
    • Permanent role  
    • We are offering a salary of £30,500  
    • Free parking  
    • You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.  
    • We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks. 
    • You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within. 
    • We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. 

Job Responsibilities

    • Assume full responsibility to produce food and to constantly introduce new and innovative menu options inline with Aramark standards 
    • Ensure that all daily menus are balanced and meet our customer requirements 
    • Work with the Operations Manager to ensure, client and customer requirements are exceeded 
    • Be flexible in your approach and the ability to flex service requirements in line with client requests 
    • Hold full financial accountability for the catering operation (driving sales, GP, labour, and overheads) 
    • Achieve budgeted gross margin through consistent costing and menu planning 
    • Ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained in the catering facility 
    • Manage and develop the catering team 
    • Using Aramarks suite of marketing material maintain consistent and impactful menu displays and product promotions 

     

Key Requirements:

    • An innovative approach to menu design with strong attention to detail 
    • Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery) 
    • Previous experience in Managing a Catering Team 
    • Strong interpersonal skills 
    • Flexibility and the ability to innovate 
    • Commercial acumen, strong organisational and problem-solving abilities 
    • All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence 

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.