Chef Manager – Education Catering (High Volume Multi-Outlet Operation)
Salary: £42,000 + Bonus (Term Time Only – 42 Weeks)
About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced and driven Chef Manager to lead a large-scale, high-volume catering operation within the education sector. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing multiple outlets and off-site service delivery, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The Operation
Large, fast-paced education catering site including:
* Main Restaurant, Sixth Form, Shack, and 2 Pods
* 2 off-site primary school delivery locations
Team: 1 Chef, 1 Customer Service, 20 General Assistants
A complex, high-volume operation with multiple service points and a busy delivery schedule.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and develop a large catering team
* Oversee high-volume food production and service across multiple outlets
* Manage off-site catering and delivery logistics
* Control ordering, stock, food costs, and waste
* Ensure full compliance with food safety and H&S
* Drive standards, performance, and customer satisfaction
* Plan rotas, training, and team development
About You
* Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in high-volume catering
* Strong, hands-on leader with excellent people management skills
* Highly organised and confident managing complex operations
* Experienced running busy services and coordinating logistics
What’s on Offer
* £42,000 salary + bonus opportunity
* Term-time only (42 weeks) – strong work-life balance
* Opportunity to lead a large, dynamic operation