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Chef Manager

Chef Manager

Aramark • Bristol, BST, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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Location: Thornbury, BS35 1RQ
Salary: £30,156pa
Hours: Permanent, 36 hours/week, Monday – Thursday
Shift times: 06.00 – 15.00

Aramark UK is looking for a passionate and motivated Chef Manager to lead our team in Thornbury, BS35 1RQ. If you’re a confident chef with a flair for leadership and you thrive in a role where every day brings purpose, this is your chance to make a real impact.

At Aramark, we believe you should be able to build a rewarding culinary career without sacrificing work-life balance. We're proud to work alongside some of the UK’s most talented catering professionals - and you could be next.

To be eligible for this role, due to the sector requirements: you must have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting.

Why join us?

  • Free on-site parking and meal on shift.
  • Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats).
  • Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more).
  • Career development: we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow.

What you’ll do:

  • Food service delivery & quality control: Plan menus, food preparation, and ensure meals meet agreed service standards, nutrition guidelines, and client expectations.
  • Team leadership & staffing: Recruit, train, rota, and supervise kitchen and front-of-house teams to maintain productivity, safety, and service consistency.
  • Financial management: Control budgets, manage food and labour costs, forecast demand, and drive profitability while meeting contract KPIs.
  • Compliance & safety: Ensure full adherence to food safety (HACCP), health & safety regulations, allergen management, and company policies.
  • Client & stakeholder management: Act as the main point of contact for the client, manage feedback, implement service improvements, and support contract retention/growth.

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven contract catering experience: Background managing catering operations in environments like workplaces, education, or healthcare, with an understanding of client-driven service delivery.
  • Leadership track record: Demonstrated experience leading teams, including supervising kitchen staff, managing rotas, and developing people in a fast-paced food service setting.
  • Commercial and operational experience: Hands-on experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and delivering against KPIs while maintaining high food quality and compliance standards.


If you’re ready to join a world-leading hospitality team and make a difference every day, apply now!

About Aramark UK

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 and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

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 accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk.


All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.


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