Relief Chef Manager

Aspens Services Ltd.; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to oversee a school catering facility. This role includes full operational responsibility, focusing on financial control, team leadership, and culinary innovation. You will work Monday to Friday during school term time, ensuring high-quality service while achieving profitability. Ideal candidates will have excellent craft skills and experience in line management. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management.
• Excellent craft skills and commitment to using fresh ingredients.
• Proven experience in line management and team development.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve controllable costs including stock, food, and labour.
• Lead, coach, and inspire kitchen team to deliver excellence.
• Oversee menu development and drive sales through promotions.
• Ensure compliance with standards, systems, and legislation.

Skills

Financial control

Team leadership

Culinary innovation

Health and safety knowledge

Education

OND/HND or equivalent experience

Job description

# Relief Chef Manager## Job IntroductionAspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen.Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.**The role:**We’re seeking an ambitious Relief Chef Manager, ready to take full operational and financial responsibility for the catering facility of the schools within your region! This role goes beyond the kitchen - it requires a visionary leader with the flair and originality to consistently deliver the highest quality food and service, elevating the dining experience and establishing this as one of the best school catering offers in the region!Your responsibilities will include:* **Financial Control:** Managing and improving all controllable costs, including stock, food and labour.* **T****eam Leadership:** Lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.* **Culinary Innovation:**Oversee menu development and drive sales through exciting monthly promotions and added-value events.* **Quality Assurance:**Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met through regular audits and proactive management.**About you:**We’re looking for a passionate leader who is ready to drive excellence and profitability. If you’re hungry for a role where you can fully own the operation, you’ll need:* A strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management and the strategic know-how to smash sales targets.* You have fantastic craft skills with a genuine commitment to using fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food.* Motivational Leader: Proven experience in line management—you know how to coach, motivate, and inspire to develop a high-performing team.* Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.* A full UK driving licence* *A qualification like OND/HND is a bonus, but your on-the-job experience is what we’re truly after***Great Work-Life Balance:**You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!* 40 hours per week* £30,000-£35,000 per annum**Career Growth and****Development**:* Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.* Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.*Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.*### Relief Chef Manager* **Salary** £30,000 - £35,000 per annum* Annual* **Job Reference** JGT/TP/76/7476* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 11 February, 2026* **Job Category** Unit Level* **Business Unit** Aspens Services Ltd* **Location** Scunthorpe / Grimsby / Mablethorpe / Lincoln, United Kingdom* 12 January, 2026