Title: Chef Manager
Edinburgh, EDH, GB, EH8 9UE
Job Description
Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team based in Edinburgh (EH8 9UE). This is a rewarding management role overseeing catering and domestic services within a residential Lifehouse supporting 38 residents.
Working in partnership with a Christian charity dedicated to meeting human needs without discrimination, you will lead a small team of cooks and cleaners, managing day-to-day food production, cleaning standards, stock control and team rotas. The service supports individuals affected by homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges and modern slavery, making this a role with genuine community impact.
This position offers the opportunity to give back, achieve a strong work–life balance, and develop your career within a world‑leading hospitality organisation, while making a meaningful difference every day.
What's in it for you:
- £35,439.30 salary dependant on experience
- Life assurance and pension scheme
- Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extraLife assurance and pension scheme
- Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, free mortgage advice, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, online GP appointments, and our Employee Assistance Programme (do not name the brand)
- FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!) (depends on the role)
Job Responsibilities
- Managing a small teams of chefs and cleaners - ensuring the smooth day to day running of the kitchen and domestic areas
- Managing and assisting with weekly deep cleans of the kitchen and domestic areas
- Filling out paperwork, ensuring Health and Safety paperwork and due diligence paperwork is filled out correctly and efficiently.
- Management of catering breakfast and dinner service with your team
- Management of vacant rooms and cleaning of the overall building.
- Ensure Team Members receive appropriate training to company policies; legal and health and safety requirements
- Offering excellent customer service to our clients
- Plan and lead team management meetings and daily briefings Health and Safety
- Placing orders and stock taking, ensuring the FIFO method is followed
- Maintain & develop client relationships
Key Requirements:
- Previous customer facing / food service experience is desirable, however full training will be given on site.
- For this role you must be 18+
- Must have eligibility to work in the UK and have resided for longer than 3 years. Security checks are required for this role
- Must have reliable transport due to the location of the site and limited public transport.
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.