Chef Manager – Independent Prep School
Monday to Friday: Salary GBP 35,000 to GBP 40,000.
We are recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a well‑regarded independent prep school, delivering fresh, nutritious food across a structured school day in Essex.
The Offer
* Salary: GBP 35,000 to GBP 40,000
* Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
* 52‑week contract
* Daytime hours (breakfast + lunch focused)
* Stable, long‑term role
* Supportive and well‑run environment
The School and Operation
* Independent prep school (nursery to Year 6)
* Catering for approximately 250 pupils + 50 staff
* Breakfast club, lunch, and after‑school provision
* Fresh, nutritious food prepared daily
* Small, structured kitchen team (5 total)
* Termly menus with seasonal reviews
* Minimal hospitality focus on core feeding
The Role
* Hands‑on leadership role with full responsibility for the kitchen
* Lead the site as Chef Manager
* Manage and support a small kitchen team
* Deliver fresh, high‑quality food daily
* Plan and adapt menus within school structure
* Manage stock, ordering and kitchen organisation
* Ensure food safety and compliance standards
* Build a positive, calm and efficient kitchen culture
About You
* Experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef
* Background in education, B or I, or contract catering
* Reliable, consistent and committed to long‑term roles
Why This Role?
* Run your own kitchen with full ownership
* Work Monday to Friday with daytime hours
* Be part of a friendly, community‑led school environment
* Step into a stable, well‑structured role with low stress
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