Title:  Chef Manager

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Location: Driffield YO25 9HD
Salary: £30,279.94 
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, 40 per week, 5 days over 7 (including weekends)
Shift times:  Flexible weekday hours for ordering, deliveries & prep, typical weekend hours, Saturday: 6am–7pm, Sunday: 6am–2pm

Lead with flavour. Inspire with purpose.
Aramark UK is on the lookout for a passionate, driven Chef Manager to take the lead at Driffield Camp. If you’re a confident chef with natural leadership flair — and you want a role where your work truly matters — this is your opportunity to shape something exceptional.

Why this role? Why Aramark?

At Aramark, we believe your culinary career shouldn’t come at the expense of balance or growth. As part of a global organisation delivering excellence across Defence, Education, Judicial, and private sectors, you’ll be joining a team that invests in you — your development, your wellbeing, and your future.

We’re proud to work with some of the UK’s most talented hospitality professionals. Join us and become the next remarkable leader in our journey.

Please note: To work on this Defence contract, you’ll need to have lived in the UK for the past three years, hold the legal right to work here, and successfully pass Security Vetting and DBS checks.

Why join us?

• Discounted meals on shift
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to our Employee Benefits App — online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, and 100s of retail savings
• Excellent company benefits: life assurance, pension, generous annual leave (+ option to buy more)
• Serious career progression — we LOVE internal development
• Access to training and apprenticeships to help you grow.

What you’ll do: 

• This is your kitchen, your standards, your team. In this hands-on role, you’ll:
• Lead food production, menu delivery, service, stock control & ordering
• Maintain exceptional food quality for up to 150 covers (typically ~100)
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and company policies
• Support & develop a team of GSAs and agency staff
• Manage the unit’s financial performance with confidence
• Deliver menu cycles and approved recipes with consistency and creativity

If you love being on the pass, coaching your team, and delivering food that makes people feel cared for — you’ll thrive here.

You’ll shine if you have:

• NVQ Level 3 Culinary (or equivalent)
• Food Hygiene certification
• Solid numeracy & a good grasp of H&S legislation
• Confidence in the kitchen and passion for great food
• Effective communication & team leadership skills
• Creativity, adaptability & a drive to innovate
• Ability to pass full Security Vetting and DBS checks.

Ready to lead with purpose?
If you’re ready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day, apply now!   

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 and Forces Friendly 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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

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

Job reference: 631246.