Title:  Chef Manager

Aramark UK are currently recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join our team working at Tewskesbury School, GL20 8DF.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the unit, preparing meals, delegating tasks to your team and leading your team to success. 

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 very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams. 

What we offer:  

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, leaving your evenings free - a rarity when you work within culinary/hospitality. 
• Term time only – 40 working weeks.
• Salary £30,000
• Full training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
• Access to our employee benefits platform offering discounts at hundreds of retail and leisure providers, as well as our Well-being Hub. This hub provides on-demand, free access to a variety of resources, including guided meditations, workout videos, sleep aids, virtual GP appointments, and financial and mortgage advice
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!) 

A day in the life of a Chef Manager: 

• Hot and cold food production for the deli grab & go and hot counter food service for both breakfast and lunchtime.  
• You will be organising and coordinating hospitality – alongside leading the team to ensure tasks are appropriately allocated and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes and in line with Aramark brand standards 
• Accountable for stock flow and rotation of products 
• Placing orders and stock rotation, carrying out regular stock takes and completing the relevant back office paperwork. 
• Handle customer complaints as required  
• Direct and coach team members to learn procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks, ensuring all training and development needs are met  

You will be set up for success if you have: 

• Must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and have a legal right to work 
• Must be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks 
• Relevant culinary/cookery qualification and previous on the job experience – ideally within a school environment. 
• Knowledge of financial processing and an understanding of P&L and stocktaking. 

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

Job Reference 624052

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.