Aramark UK is looking to hire an experienced and dedicated Chef Manager to join the fantastic team at the Highbury Hospital, NG6 9DR. This is an exciting, permanent and full time opportunity reporting into our General Manager on site. The role will assume responsibility for all specialised, texture modified food production across breakfast, lunch and dinner service at the hospital. This role will manage 11 direct reports and serve up to 500 meals a day from one main kitchen. What's in it for you: £35,000 – permanent 5 over 7- weekday and weekend work Occasional late evenings for any hospitality/ events Company pension Free meal on shift MyStaff Shop discounts Generous Annual Leave, increasing in line with service and the ability to buy extra EAP in house mental health champion Training and development A day in the life of a Chef Manager: Take ownership and accountability of all operational food management; production and service Lead and manage a team of 11 to success Develop good commercial relationships with suppliers, ensuring receipt of service and quality levels required to obtain the highest financial return Ensure all daily paper / computer work is complete and that inventories and reports are completed correctly and at the right time Be accountable for the management and delivery of budget food subsidy, including GP & labour costs Manage all casual labour including porters and ensure all food and labour costs are in line with budget and business needs Be accountable for stock flow and rotation of product within the unit Ensure a consistent high standard of hospitality offer You'll be set up for success if you have: Experience operating as a Chef and able to run a kitchen and manage a team Retail/ contract catering experience is essential Experience in a healthcare setting and an appreciation of modified foods is highly desirable Hands on and reliable with a strong work ethic Passion for people and food Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.