Chef Manager - Term Time Only Poole Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (Spread over Pay) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (40 hours per week, 43.6 weeks of the year) ________________________________________ Are you an experienced and passionate catering professional looking for a rewarding role with work-life balance? Join a Global Contract Catering company as a Chef Hub Manager at a Primary School close to Poole in Dorset, where you'll lead a dedicated team in preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for hundreds of young learners. ________________________________________ What You'll Do: * Manage a hub kitchen producing 400-500 meals daily for multiple schools * Lead and inspire a team to deliver consistent, high-standard catering services * Oversee food preparation, portion control, and presentation * Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations * Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen budgets efficiently * Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure timely distribution of meals ________________________________________ What We're Looking For: * Proven experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar high-volume catering role * Strong leadership and organisational skills * A passion for nutritious food and excellent service * Knowledge of school food standards and allergen management * A positive, can-do attitude and a team-first mindset ________________________________________ What You'll Get: * Competitive salary with term-time only hours and spread over pay * A supportive and inclusive working environment * Opportunities for training and career development within a large contract catering company * A role that makes a real difference in children's daily lives ________________________________________ Apply Today! Be part of a team that's passionate about food and education. Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.