
Chef Manager - Term time only
- Bristol Area
- £15.90 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: South Bristol Skills Academy, The Boulevard, Hengrove Park, Bristol, BS14 0DB
Hourly Rate: £15.90
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only (38 Weeks)
Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday (occasional Saturdays)REQ: 597566Bring Your Passion for Food to Life – Where Your Skills Shape the Student ExperienceAre you an experienced chef with a flair for leadership and a passion for great food? At Aramark, we’re looking for a Chef Manager to take the lead at South Bristol Skills Academy, a vibrant and forward-thinking education setting where no two days are the same.This is your chance to run your own kitchen, inspire a small team, and make a real impact by delivering fresh, exciting food that fuels students and staff throughout the day.What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead the daily kitchen operation – from hot breakfasts to grab-and-go lunches and deli-style options
- Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation, ensuring every plate exceeds expectations
- Own your kitchen’s performance – manage stock, control costs, and deliver accurate financial reports
- Bring creativity to hospitality events and ensure all food is prepared to brand standards
- Motivate and support your team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development
- Deliver brilliant customer service and resolve any issues with professionalism and care
- A recognised culinary qualification and hands-on kitchen experience – ideally within a school, college, or similar environment
- Confident leadership with a proactive, hands-on approach
- Solid understanding of kitchen finances, from stock control to P&L
- A natural ability to lead, coach, and inspire a team
- Eligibility to pass full security vetting and DBS checks is essential
- Term-time only – enjoy a great work-life balance with school holidays off
- Free meals during shifts
- Great transport links and on-site parking
- Access to a wide range of employee discounts and perks
- Online GP and wellness support
- Opportunities for training, apprenticeships, and career development