Group Chef Manager – Multi Site
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Group Chef Manager to support the leadership and operational delivery of a dynamic multi-site catering and hospitality service. This is a hands-on management role requiring strong culinary leadership, operational flexibility, and the ability to support both commercial and educational catering environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in menu development, food quality, hospitality delivery, compliance, and team management whilst supporting the wider strategic objectives of the catering department.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of innovative, cost-effective menus across multiple catering outlets and hospitality services
• Produce accurate menu costings and support the department in achieving financial targets including gross profit margins and budget controls
• Support operational delivery across sites, including providing hands-on kitchen and service cover during staff absence, vacancies, or peak periods
• Lead and coordinate hospitality and event catering, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service
• Maintain and monitor food safety standards, HACCP compliance, allergen management, and departmental Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
• Support the completion of audits, service reviews, cleaning standards, and compliance documentation across all catering areas
• Assist with staff development, training, and performance management processes including PDR planning and objective setting
• Deputise for the Group Catering Manager where required, supporting operational decision making and leadership across the department
• Monitor food quality, consistency, portion control, stock management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Support supplier relationships, ordering processes, and product development opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum, commercial, and operational teams to support learner experience and commercial growth
• Drive continuous improvement across catering operations, hospitality standards, and customer satisfaction.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
• Proven experience in a senior chef or catering management role within hospitality, education, commercial catering, or a similar fast-paced environment
• Strong culinary skills with experience in menu writing, food costing, and service delivery.
• Excellent understanding of food safety legislation, allergen management, and HACCP principles and excellent standards of cleaning.
• The ability to lead teams positively, being approachable, whilst remaining hands-on and operationally focused.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities.
• Experience supporting hospitality functions, events, and formal catering delivery. Front of house experience or understanding is desirable.
• IT confidence is essential for using Microsoft Office and catering management systems. Experience in use of AI is welcome and encouraged.
• A flexible and proactive approach with the ability to adapt to operational demands.
What We Offer
• A varied and rewarding leadership role within a supportive and developing catering service
• Opportunity to influence menu innovation, operational standards, and service development
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, flexible work schedule Monday to Friday with bank holidays off, not taken from your leave entitlement.
• Access to staff wellbeing and employee benefits
• A collaborative environment focused on quality, learner experience, and continuous improvement
This role would suit an ambitious Head Chef, Executive Chef, Catering Manager, or senior hospitality professional looking to develop within a diverse and rewarding group catering operation.
Employee benefits
Employee Benefits include: • Employee Assistance Programme • College closure days • Pension - 16.2% college contribution • Continued Professional Development • Free breakfast at most campuses (term time) • Free parking subject to obtaining a parking permit • Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Only applications made via our college website will be considered
Latest Application By: 31-May-2026
Location: All Campuses
Salary: Annual Salary £38000.00 - £38000.00
Role Category:
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