Title:  Chef Manager

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Job Title: Chef Manager
REQ Number: 606440
Location: Dale Acre Campus, Dale Acre Drive, Netherton, Merseyside, L30 2QQ
Vacancy: 1
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only (42.6 working weeks)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive (Salaried)

Lead with Passion – Join Us as a Chef Manager

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 Dale Acre Campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape menus, lead a team, and make a real impact in a term-time only role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking full responsibility for food production and introducing innovative menu options.
• Designing balanced daily menus that meet customer expectations.
• Collaborating with the Regional Manager to exceed client and customer requirements.
• Managing all aspects of the catering operation, including financial performance (sales, GP, labour, and overheads).
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and HACCP standards.
• Leading, developing, and motivating the catering team.
• Meeting with clients and adapting services to meet evolving needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar food service management role.
• A creative and detail-oriented approach to menu planning.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. HACCP, Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery).
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility and a proactive, innovative mindset.

Perks & Benefits

• Access to an employee benefits portal with hundreds of discounts
• Supportive working environment
• Term-time only schedule – ideal for work-life balance
• Full DBS required (provided during onboarding)
• Driving licence required

If you're ready to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to a role that offers both challenge and reward, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your catering career.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.