We are seeking an experienced and passionate Kitchen Manager to lead a busy, high-quality school catering operation in South London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys working with fresh food, leading teams, and making a positive impact on young peoples daily lives all while maintaining an excellent worklife balance.
The Role As Kitchen Manager, you will be fully responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, well-presented meals that meet high standards of quality, safety, and service.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and motivating a kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality meals
Planning menus in line with nutritional guidelines and budget requirements
Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen, and health & safety standards
Managing stock control, ordering, and cost management
Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation
Building positive relationships with school staff and pupils
About You Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar leadership role
Strong people management and organisational skills
A passion for fresh, nutritious food and child-focused catering
Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens, and compliance
Ability to work efficiently in a structured, fast-paced environment
Whats On Offer Competitive salary of £34,000 £38,000
Monday to Friday working hours no evenings or weekends
School-based role offering a great worklife balance
Supportive working environment with opportunities to make a real difference
If youre an enthusiastic Kitchen Manager looking for a rewarding role within education catering, wed love to hear from you.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.
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