Title:  Chef Manager

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef Manager to join our team Fulwood Barracks, Preston, PR2 8AA. There may also be a requirement to work at Weeton Barracks, Preston PR4 3JQ as needed.

The Chef Manager will oversee all aspects of catering operations, within the Officers, Sergeant and ASLS Buildings specifically supporting corporate meetings and private functions. This role involves managing a team of nine staff, ensuring events meet profitability goals, adhere to food safety regulations, and maintain high-quality standards. You will be responsible for daily operational oversight, staff management, budgeting, and delivering an outstanding client experience. 

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. 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 lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams. 

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have been a UK for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks. 
 

What we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, (shift pattern, 5 days over 7 including weekends). Shifts range between 06:00 and 20:00, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within hospitality.
• We are offering a salary of £27,758.
• Discounted meals on shift, and free on-site parking. 
• You will have access to MyStaffShop - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats. 
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits. 
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead 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 also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue. 

A day in the life of a Chef Manager:

• Lead and manage a team of catering staff, scheduling rotas, providing direction and support to sustain Aramark’s high standards. 
• Plan, organise, and execute catering services for corporate meetings and private functions. 
• Ensure all events are on-budget and profitable, monitoring cost controls and maintaining profit margins using the company computer systems.
• Oversee compliance with food safety regulations, ensure recipe cards are strictly followed, and enforce quality standards. 
• Build and maintain client relationships, ensuring their catering needs are met with high satisfaction. 
• Coordinate logistics, including event setup, transportation, inventory management, and scheduling. 

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar role within the hospitality or food service industry. 
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage a team of nine. 
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities, with a focus on detail and compliance. 
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. 
• Knowledge of food safety standards and industry regulations. 
• Flexibility to work some weekends when events are booked. 

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.  

Job Reference 547561.

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

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.