Title:  Chef Manager

Aramark UK is looking to hire an experienced and dedicated Chef Manager to join our team in Newcastle. This is a permanent opportunity; you will be responsible for the smooth operation of all catering services on site.

Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What's in it for you:

• Annual salary up to £40,000
• Free meals onsite
• Free parking onsite
• Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 3 full years of service
• Life assurance and Pension scheme
• MyStaffShop discounts – including savings on your weekly supermarket shop!
• Cycle2Work Scheme and Refer a friend Scheme
• You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to but to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within!
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided, we do not look for experience, we need a good attitude and the willingness to learn.

A day in the life of a Chef Manager:

• Managing a team of 1 CDP, 1 FOH supervisor & 1 barista
• Producing regular seasonal menu for hospitality and retail.
• Ensuring the operation is smooth on day to day
• Managing HR & conducting job chats twice a year. Creating a development & succession plan for team members.
• Managing H&S and FS
• Having a flexible approach and solution finder
• Working in conjunction with the London site to ensure a consistent offer and approach.
• Implementing innovative concepts.
• Controlling, managing stock and producing reports.
• Managing company production and menu software.
• Nurturing & developing the relationship with the client through weekly meeting, reporting & Monthly meetings.
• Managing the finance administration of the site, together with the Supervisor.

You'll be set up for success if you have:

• Self-motivated and customer focused
• IT Literate with experience of Microsoft & on-line ordering & accounting systems
• Experience in managing food costs and P&L accounts 
• Food Safety level 3
• H&S level 2
• Financial acumen
• It literate

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

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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.