Chef Manager

Aramark UK is looking for a passionate and motivated Chef Manager to lead our team in Leiston, IP16 4UR. If you're a confident chef with a flair for leadership and you thrive in a role where every day brings purpose, this is your chance to make a real impact. At Aramark, we believe you should be able to build a rewarding culinary career without sacrificing work-life balance. We're proud to work alongside some of the UK's most talented catering professionals - and you could be next. What you'll do: Food service delivery & quality control: Plan menus, food preparation, and ensure meals meet agreed service standards, nutrition guidelines, and client expectations. Team leadership & staffing: Recruit, train, rota, and supervise kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain productivity, safety, and service consistency. Financial management: Control budgets, manage food and labour costs, forecast demand, and drive profitability while meeting contract KPIs. Compliance & safety: Ensure
full adherence to food safety (HACCP), health & safety regulations, allergen management, and company policies. Client & stakeholder management: Act as the main point of contact for the client, manage feedback, implement service improvements, and support contract retention/growth.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting. Why join us? Free on-site parking and meal on shift. Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats). Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more). Career development: we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow.

What we're looking for: Proven contract catering experience: Background managing catering operations in environments like workplaces, education, or healthcare, with an understanding of client-driven service delivery. Leadership track record: Demonstrated experience leading teams, including supervising kitchen staff, managing rotas, and developing people in a fast-paced food service setting. Commercial and operational experience: Hands-on experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and delivering against KPIs while maintaining high food quality and compliance standards.