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Chef Manager
Chef Manager
About Impact Food Group
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.
Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.
Job Summary
Role Title
Chef Manager
School Location
Uffculme, Devon
Working Details
- Working Days: Monday to Friday
- Shifts & Working Hours: 7am–4pm (45 hours per week)
- Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)
- Pay: £30,000 Annually
What Will You Be Doing?
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
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We’re not just in the business of providing school meals—we’re here to make great food, and that’s why our customers love us.
What Are We Looking For?
We’re seeking an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high-volume catering and strong leadership skills.
Requirements
- 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 exceptional food, this could be the role for you.
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What’s in It for You?
We offer an excellent work-life balance:
- Daytime hours (no evenings or weekends)
- All school holidays off
- Free meals on shift and uniform provided
Career growth & benefits include: ✔ Ongoing training and development opportunities ✔ Access free qualifications ✔ Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers ✔ Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers
This is your chance to lead a high-volume kitchen, develop your career, and make a real difference in students’ lives.
Next Steps
If this role appeals to you, we’d love to hear from you!
Note: An interview, trade test, and kitchen visit will be part of the recruitment process.
IFG is committed to child safeguarding. All successful candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which we will cover.
We are an equal opportunities employer—if you need any adjustments for the interview process, please mention it in your application. All information is handled in compliance with GDPR.
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