Chef Manager

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team at Claro Barracks, Ripon, HG4 2RD. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced catering professional to lead a busy catering operation, managing both kitchen performance and service delivery.

You'll be responsible for driving food quality, managing a team and ensuring an outstanding dining experience for customers while maintaining high operational standards.

As a Chef Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the catering operation, leading the kitchen team while remaining hands-on with food preparation and service. You will be responsible for ensuring high standards of food quality, customer service, compliance and financial performance are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the catering team to deliver an outstanding food service
• Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality meals in line with menu specifications
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, training and team development
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, allergen and health & safety regulations
• Managing stock control, ordering, budgeting and food cost targets
• Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Monitoring food quality, presentation and service standards
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining operational excellence
• Completing administration, audits and reporting requirements accurately.

What's in it for You?

• £32,496.45 per annum
• 40 hours per week, with flexibility required to meet business needs
• 5 days out of 7
• Shift times between 09:00 and 17:30
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme,

  and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)

• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a talented and supportive team.

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, Head Chef or similar leadership role
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for delivering high-quality food
• Proven experience managing and developing teams
• Good financial awareness, including stock control and budget management
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and health & safety legislation
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive, customer-focused and solutions-driven approach
• Food Hygiene Level 3 qualification is desirable.

Employment is subject to satisfactory right to work checks. Due to the nature of the site, successful candidates may be required to satisfy security clearance requirements.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team - [email protected]

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.