Chef Manager

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.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact.

About the role

Job Title

Chef Manager

Brand

Chapter One

School Location

High March School, Beaconsfield, HP9 2PZ

Working Days

Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours

7am-3.30pm (40 hours per week)

Working Weeks

42 weeks per year

Pay Details

£41,500 per Annum

What will I be doing?

As a Chef Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for running a high-spec kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals to students every day at our independant schools. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll manage your team, maintain exceptional standards, and ensure smooth, professional service. You’ll also be involved in catering events, parent functions, and special school occasions, delivering food to the highest presentation and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include

Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team

Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals to a high standard

Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets

Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met

Building strong relationships with school clients, boarding staff, and stakeholders

Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish

Planning, preparing, and executing catering events, banquets, and special functions

We’re not in the business of making school food - we’re here to make great food, and that’s why our clients and customers love us.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high-spec catering and strong leadership skills.

Proven experience managing a professional or high-standard kitchen, ideally in independent schools or premium catering environments

Ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at a consistently high standard

Strong people management and team leadership skills

Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, budgets, and compliance

Excellent organisational and communication skills

A proactive, hands-on approach with pride in maintaining exceptional standards

Experience or willingness to support catering events and client functions

If you thrive in a high-standard, professional environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver exceptional food, this is the role for you.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary

Daytime hours, with some flexibility for events

Free meals on shift

Opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career progression

Access to free culinary qualifications

Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers

Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers

This is your opportunity to lead a high-spec kitchen, work on premium catering events, and develop your career in an exceptional environment.

Next steps

If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note

An interview, trade test, and kitchen visit will be required as part of the recruitment process.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.?

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.