School Catering Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aspens Services Full time

About Us:

As a leading contract catering company, Aspens Services Ltd excels in providing exceptional school food experiences. By combining our expertise in the education sector with innovative approaches to food trends, we foster creativity and enthusiasm in our kitchens. This enables our teams to excel and deliver outstanding food experiences for children.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking a highly skilled Relief Chef Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring operational and financial success within the catering facility for schools in their region.

The Role:

As the Relief Chef Manager, you will be responsible for driving the highest quality of food and service while showcasing flair, originality, and the ability to make our school catering services truly exceptional. Your primary focus will be on delivering consistent excellence in food and service standards to students and staff.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and Developing Teams: Coach, train, motivate, and lead kitchen teams to achieve exceptional results.
  • Operational Management: Support control of catering operations, including stock, food, and labor costs.
  • Service Quality: Ensure consistency of food and service standards delivered to students and staff.
  • Sales and Promotions: Drive sales through monthly promotions and added value events.
  • Cost Control: Manage and improve all controllable costs.
  • Menu Development: Oversee menu development to ensure variety and customer satisfaction.
  • Legislation and Compliance: Maintain company systems, procedures, and legislation related to health and safety practices.
  • Audits and Performance Monitoring: Conduct regular audits to ensure high standards are being met.

About You:

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools, possessing the following skills and experience:

  • Qualifications: OND or HND qualified (desired but not essential).
  • Driving License: Possess a valid driving license.
  • Craft Skills: Experienced in using fresh ingredients in culinary preparation.
  • Health and Safety: Knowledgeable about health and safety practices.
  • Financial Acumen: Understand gross profit management and achieving sales targets.
  • Line Management Experience: Proven line management experience.
  • Similar Environment: Experience working in a similar environment.

Why Join Us?

You'll enjoy fantastic hours, working Monday to Friday during school term time, allowing for more time with friends and family and no work at Christmas. This role offers:

  • 40 Hours per Week: No late nights, perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
  • Term-Time Working: 40 weeks per year based around term time - utilize your extra time as desired.
  • Competitive Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum plus paid mileage.

You'll also benefit from:

  • Fast-Growing Company: Work for an ambitious company with opportunities for career growth.
  • L&D Opportunities: A dedicated L&D team supports skill development, offering apprenticeships, training courses, and more.

Please note that enhanced DBS disclosure is required due to the safeguarding commitment to promoting the welfare of children/young people.



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