Title:  Chef Manager

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Chef Manager
REQ: 597566
Location: CCB SBSA Campus, South Bristol Skills Academy, The Boulevard, Hengrove Park, Bristol, BS14 0DB
Salary: £26,200 per annum
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only (38 Weeks)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays

Are you a passionate and experienced chef ready to lead a small team in a vibrant educational setting? Aramark is looking for a Chef Manager to join us at the South Bristol Skills Academy, where you’ll play a key role in delivering fresh, nutritious, and exciting food to students and staff alike.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations, producing hot and cold food for our breakfast and lunch services, including grab & go and deli-style offerings.
• Ensure portion control, minimise food waste, and take ownership of quality and consistency.
• Manage financial reporting systems and support budgeting processes.
• Oversee hospitality events and ensure food production follows standardised recipes and brand guidelines.
• Maintain stock control, placing timely orders, managing deliveries, and conducting regular stocktakes.
• Lead and coach your team, setting standards and supporting development needs.
• Provide excellent customer service, including handling and resolving complaints.

What We’re Looking For:

• A relevant culinary or cookery qualification, with hands-on experience ideally gained in a post-high school or similar catering environment.
• Confidence managing a small kitchen team and supervising day-to-day operations.
• An understanding of P&L and stocktaking with solid financial awareness.
• A proactive approach to leadership and the ability to coach and inspire your team.
• The ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Term time only working – enjoy the school holidays off
• Free meals on shift
• Excellent transport links and on-site parking
• Access to an employee benefits portal with hundreds of discounts
• Online GP access
• Apprenticeship and professional development opportunities

Ready to lead with flavour?

Apply now and be part of a kitchen that makes a difference.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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.