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Mobilisation Chef Manager
Impact Food Group —Tewkesbury
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Training & development
- Employee discount
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Little Wishes —Worcester
- £13 an hour
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- Health & wellbeing programme
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The Rising Sun Inn —Lydney
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HANBAO. —Worcester
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
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The Cross Keys Inn —Ross-on-Wye
- £22,880.00 - £37,603.70 a year
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CROSS KEYS INN —Ross-on-Wye
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Estero Lounge —Monmouth
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
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The Crown Powick —Worcester
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Portico Lounge —Abergavenny
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
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Estero Lounge —Monmouth
- £33,200 - £37,000 a year
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Restaurant Manager
Sunshine Hospitality —Gloucester Quays
- £25,420 - £40,000 a year
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Sodexo —Worcester
- £12.71 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
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- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Delicatessen & Sandwich Shop Supervisor
Mr Blooms Sandwiches —Tewkesbury
- £13 an hour
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Pub & Social - BRA_202 —Worcester
- Full-time
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- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef
Pietro Lounge —Ludlow
- £33,200 - £37,000 a year
- Overtime
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- Bar
- Inventory control
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Mobilisation Chef Manager

Impact Food Group -
Tewkesbury

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Job details

Full-time
£35,000 a year

Benefits

Employee discount

Qualifications

Kitchen staff training and mentoring
Driving Licence
Food service team management
Team leadership
Stakeholder liaison
Food hygiene
Catering
Food safety and hygiene regulations
Menu planning
Meal preparation
Kitchen team management
Organisational skills
Budgeting
Kitchen inventory control
Training & development
Chef experience
Leadership
Communication skills
Professional kitchen experience

Full job description

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.

Due to new client wins we’re recruiting for a number of Mobilisation Chef Manager to join our fantastic team, supporting a portfolio of schools. This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll assist with training and developing onsite chefs, provide cover across sites, and play a key role in new site mobilisations.After mibilsation you will then be moved to a local site as a chef manager.

Please note: As this is a mobile, area-based role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

The role…

Job Title: Mobilisation Chef Manager/ Chef Manager

School Location: Tewkesbury Area GL20

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 7am-4pm (45 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year (term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)

Pay Details: £35,000 Annum

Whilst mobilising you wil be paid 55p per mile- once site bazsed no mileage is paid

What will I be doing?

As a Chef Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for running a high-volume kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students every day. This is a hands-on, leadership role where you’ll manage your team, maintain high standards, and ensure smooth, efficient service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Covering chef manager across sites during mobilisation
Supporting with the training and development of onsite catering teams
Assisting with the mobilisation of new contracts
Maintaining high standards of food quality, service, and compliance
Providing hands-on kitchen support when required

Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume
Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets
Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met
Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders
Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish

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

What are we looking for?

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

Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments
Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes
Strong people management and team leadership skills
Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A proactive, hands-on approach and pride in maintaining high standards

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams to deliver great food, this could be the role for you.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a fantastic work-life balance:

Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
All school holidays off
Free meals on shift and uniform provided

Plus, you’ll benefit from:

Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
Access to free 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-volume kitchen, develop your career, and make a real difference in students’ lives.

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 disclosure and children’s barred list 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.

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