Chef Manager - Term-Time Only Location: Woking Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm (45 hours per week) Working Pattern: Term-time only (42 weeks per year, including inset days) Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with a respected secondary school in Woking to recruit an experienced and dedicated Chef Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional Chef or Catering Manager looking for a rewarding role with a better work-life balance, job security, and the chance to lead a valued school kitchen. Why apply? * Term-time only - all school holidays off * Daytime hours - no evenings or weekends * Free meals on shift and uniform provided * Bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary (discretionary) * Opportunities for training and career development * Access to a staff benefits platform and pension scheme * Monthly team incentives and reward programmes * Friendly, supportive team within a well-resourced school What you'll be doing: * Leading a team of 7 catering staff, including a baker and general assistants * Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for around 500 students and staff * Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations * Planning menus and introducing new ideas to improve meal quality and variety * Managing stock levels, placing orders, and maintaining supplier relationships * Working collaboratively with school staff to ensure smooth daily service What we're looking for: * Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or in a similar school/contract catering role * Strong leadership and organisational skills * Passion for producing high-quality, healthy food for children and young people * A relevant food hygiene qualification and allergen awareness training * Confident in managing compliance, health and safety, and team performance Interested? Click Apply Now, and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss this Chef Manager role in Woking. Consultant: Katie Harding Job Number: (phone number removed) | INDCATERERING Location: Woking Job Role: Chef Manager Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy