Chef Manager – Primary School Catering
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
Contract: 42 weeks per year
ETAB Recruits is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established education catering provider for an experienced Chef Manager to lead catering operations across an Infant and Junior School in Leatherhead.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate catering professional seeking an excellent work-life balance while managing two separate school dining facilities, each serving approximately 250 meals per day.
The Role
As Chef Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service.
Leading a team of 4 General Assistants, you will be responsible for the smooth running of both kitchens, delivering an outstanding dining experience for pupils and staff alike.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee catering operations across both Infant and Junior School kitchens.
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Manage the preparation and service of approximately 500 meals daily.
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Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 General Assistants.
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Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and HACCP procedures.
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Manage stock control, ordering, and food cost budgets.
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Deliver menus in line with School Food Standards.
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Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation.
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Build strong relationships with school stakeholders and catering teams.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or Head Chef.
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Experience within education, contract catering, healthcare, or high-volume catering environments.
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Strong leadership and people management skills.
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A passion for delivering fresh, nutritious food.
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Food Safety Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
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Excellent organisational and communication skills.
What's on Offer
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Salary of £31,500 per annum.
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Monday to Friday working pattern.
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7:00am – 3:00pm shifts.
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42-week contract offering an excellent work-life balance.
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School holidays off outside contracted weeks.
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Pension scheme.
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Training and development opportunities.
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A rewarding leadership role within a supportive and professional environment.
If you are an experienced catering professional looking for a role that combines leadership, responsibility, and work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through ETAB Recruits for immediate consideration