Chef Manager
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,478 to £29,234 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG1 1NG |
| Company: | Nottingham College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NottmCollege/TP/1223/302 |
Summary
Your future is here
A place to inspire
Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves.Here, you’ll work in a vibrant environment, in a rewarding role and for a college that values your contribution. Here, you will belong.
What you'll do
The College is looking for an experienced café manager to manage our 2 catering outlets at our wonderful & historic Adams building , based in the centre of the Lace Market.
You will be passionate about the service of food, enthusiastic about developing a team, but most of all ensure that our learners and staff receive a high quality food and beverage offer throughout their day. Experienced in a fast paced customer orientated café environment, you will have proven experience of managing and developing a team to reach their potential. You will manage and supervise the catering team to deliver exceptional service.
Key tasks:
- Develop and implement schedules and procedures to make the service
- Monitor catering standards and ensure compliance with food safety standards
- Manage stock levels and order catering supplies
- Seek out new innovative menu items
- Provide training and support to your team
Who we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have:
- Above all a flexible approach.
- Previous experience of a catering management role
- Strong organisational skills
- Knowledge of health & safety, and food safety management
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
For further details on this post which the job description andperson specification cannot answer for you, please contact Melanie McKechnie, Catering and Commercial Services Manager on Melanie.McKechnie@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Interviews / Assessments are planned for: week commencing 2nd February 2026.
Why Join us
- Competitive salary – £26,478 to £29,234 per annum FTE. (This would be pro-rata for term time only and part time posts)
- Upto 20 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
- Access to the NEST Pension Scheme
- Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
- Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and cars salary sacrifice scheme
- Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme
A place to belong
At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.
We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities.As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.
Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.
Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.
Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.
Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employerreferences, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Apply
If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply.
We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability