Chef Manager
Impact Food Group, Tonbridge, Kent
Chef Manager
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Impact Food Group, Tonbridge, Kent
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 10 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 4e4f506d24d447e8a0f96dc07741223e
Location ref: Tonbridge, Kent
Full Job Description
As a Chef Manager, you'll take full responsibility for running a high-volume kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students every day. This is a hands-on, leadership role where you'll manage your team, maintain high standards, and ensure smooth, efficient service. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
- Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume
- Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets
- Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met
- Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders
- Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish
We're looking for an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high-volume catering and strong leadership skills. - Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments
- Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes
- Strong people management and team leadership skills
- Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach and pride in maintaining high standards If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams to deliver great food, this could be the role for you.
- Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
- All school holidays off
- Free meals on shift and uniform provided Plus, you'll benefit from:
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
- Access to free qualifications
- Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
- Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers This is your opportunity to lead a high-volume kitchen, develop your career, and make a real difference in students' lives.
Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.
We offer a fantastic work-life balance: