Chef Manager - Term-Time Only Location: Staines Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm (45 hours per week) Working Pattern: 42 weeks per year (term-time, inset days & 3 additional weeks) Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with a respected secondary school in Staines to recruit an experienced and motivated Chef Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef with leadership experience to take the reins of a busy school kitchen, while enjoying a better work-life balance and long-term job stability. Why apply? * Term-time working - all school holidays off (except 3 additional weeks) * Regular daytime hours - no evenings or weekends * Bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary (discretionary) * Free meals on shift and full uniform provided * Company pension scheme and employee benefits platform * Opportunities for free training and qualifications * Monthly staff incentives and reward schemes * Friendly, well-supported working environment What you'll be doing: * Managing the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen * Leading a small team to produce fresh, healthy meals for students and staff * Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations * Ordering stock, managing suppliers and controlling kitchen budgets * Collaborating with school staff to ensure smooth meal service * Supporting menu planning and introducing new ideas to improve food quality What we're looking for: * Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or similar in a school or contract catering role * A confident team leader with great organisational skills * Passionate about producing nutritious food for children and young people * Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and allergen management * Able to manage compliance, kitchen finances, and team performance Interested? Click Apply Now, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this Chef Manager role in Staines. Consultant: Katie Harding Job Number: 932912 | INDCATERING Location: Staines Job Role: Chef Manager Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.