Title:  Chef Manager

Aramark UK are currently recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join our team working at City of Bristol College – Ashley Down Campus.

Are you an experienced culinary professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic and rewarding environment? We’re looking for a talented Chef Manager to oversee our catering operations at City of Bristol College, Ashley Down Campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape menus, lead a team, and make a real impact in a term-time only role. 

What we offer:  

• Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality. 
• Salary £28,408k (Hourly £15.85) - Term Time Only -  40 Working weeks
• Full training and development opportunities

• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
• Access to our employee benefits platform offering discounts at hundreds of retail and leisure providers, as well as our Well-being Hub. This hub provides on-demand, free access to a variety of resources, including guided meditations, workout videos, sleep aids, virtual GP appointments, and financial and mortgage advice
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Chef Manager: 

• Assume full responsibility to produce food and to constantly introduce new and innovative menu options in line with Aramark standards
• Ensure that all daily menus are balanced and meet our customer requirements
• Work with the Group 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

You will be set up for success if you have: 

• Previous experience in a similar food service environment
• 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

Job Reference 621153

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

About Aramark UK 

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.