Chef Manager Education Catering
£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 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.
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