Group Chef Manager - Bristol

Our Client is a market leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining their understanding of the education sector and their knowledge of what’s on trend in the food world, they encourage creativity and excitement in their kitchens, allowing teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children.

By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, our Client has ensured the successful growth of the company and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, they are now looking for an experienced Group Chef Manager to join the team.

The role

They are looking for an ambitious Group Chef Manager to take ownership of service delivery across a portfolio of contracts. This isn't just about meeting expectations—it’s about using your operational and financial expertise to consistently exceed client, customer, and company goals. You will be the strategic link between our business and our valued clients, driving excellence in every service area.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial & Quality Oversight: Take responsibility for controlling costs while ensuring service quality and delivery are maintained at a consistently high level.

• Culinary Innovation: Guarantee our food offering is of the highest standard, proactively incorporating current high street trends to keep our services fresh and exciting.

• People Development: Manage, mentor, and support the development and performance of all line reporting managers.

• Business Growth: Play a key role in growth initiatives, including leading and assisting in new business mobilisations and supporting high-stakes sales and retention presentations.

• Compliance & Projects: Ensure robust adherence to all Health & Safety and Hygiene standards while leading strategic business projects as required.

About you

You are an exceptional, results-driven leader with a genuine passion for food and service.

• You have proven multi-site operational experience managing large teams, coupled with the confidence and communication skills to effectively handle HR and performance-related issues.

• You are financially astute, with demonstrated experience in both managing and compiling budgets.

• You are passionate about food, stay current with industry trends, and possess a clear, demonstrable understanding of what truly exceptional service looks like.

• You are highly motivated, inspire others around you, and have a keen eye for detail that ensures success in every aspect of your role.

Why join us?

Firstly, fantastic hours. You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas!

This role is:

• 40 hours per week – with no late nights

• 40 weeks per year

• £17.50 per hour

You’ll also benefit from:

• Working for a fast growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career
• A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

Please note, our Client expects all staff to share their commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.

Pineapple Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency.