Chef Manager

Chef Manager Education Catering

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£40,000 Salary | Term Time Only | 40 Hours per Week
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead a busy education catering operation serving approximately 800900 students and staff daily.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who can manage both food production and team operations within a fast-paced school environment.
The Role: Leading and managing a catering team of 9 including:
1 x 2nd Chef

8 x General Assistants

Planning, preparing, and delivering fresh, high-quality meals daily

Managing kitchen operations, stock control, ordering, and food costings

Ensuring all food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety standards are met

Driving high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service

Training, motivating, and developing the catering team

Maintaining a clean, organised, and compliant kitchen environment

About You: Previous Chef Manager or senior catering management experience

Experience within education, contract catering, or high-volume hospitality preferred

Strong leadership and communication skills

Financially aware with experience managing budgets and GP margins

Passionate about fresh food and delivering excellent xwzovoh service

Food Hygiene Level 3 desirable

Whats on Offer: £40,000 salary

Term-time only contract

40 hours per week

Excellent work-life balance

Monday to Friday working pattern

Supportive and professional working environment

This role would suit an organised and hands-on Chef Manager looking for stability, leadership responsibility, and a better work-life balance within the education sector.