Title:  Chef Manager

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Chef Manager – Pegasus School, Bristol
REQ: 598920
Location: Pegasus School, Hempton Lane, Bristol BS32 4AJ
Contract Type: Permanent | Term Time Only (39 weeks)
Working Hours: 27 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Salary: £14.50 per hour

Are you a passionate and experienced chef ready to lead a small, dedicated kitchen team in an inspiring school environment? We’re looking for a Chef Manager to take ownership of our kitchen at Pegasus School in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering high-quality, nutritious food while leading a team with energy and confidence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Running day-to-day kitchen operations, including preparing fresh, hot and cold meals for breakfast and lunch services
• Creating deli-style and grab-and-go offerings
• Managing portion control and minimising food waste
• Leading hospitality events and ensuring all food is produced to brand standards and recipes
• Handling stock control, placing timely orders, managing deliveries, and overseeing regular stocktakes
• Supporting financial reporting and budgetary processes
• Leading, coaching, and developing a small kitchen team
• Delivering excellent customer service and handling any complaints professionally

What we’re looking for:

• A relevant culinary qualification and hands-on cooking experience – ideally in an educational or similar setting
• Proven experience managing a small kitchen team
• Solid understanding of P&L, stocktaking, and budget management
• A proactive leader who can motivate and support team development
• A positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of accountability
• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks is essential

Why join us?

• Term time only – work around school holidays
• Access to our Employee Benefits Portal with hundreds of discounts
• Online GP access and wellbeing support
• Opportunities for development through apprenticeship schemes
• Free on-site parking and good local transport links
• If you’re ready to make a real impact in a supportive environment and lead a kitchen that puts quality and care at the heart of every meal, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.    
  

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.  

   
Job Reference 598920

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

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