Chef Manager Independent School Catering (Term Time Only), Tunbridge Wells, Kent, up to £45,000
Are you a talented Head Chef ready to take the next step into management, or an experienced Chef Manager looking for a better work-life balance?
We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious independent secondary school near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead a busy and successful catering operation.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a high-quality food offering across core dining, hospitality, and school events, with a strong focus on fresh food and exceptional service standards - all within a term time only position, offering an excellent work-life balance.
The Role
As Chef Manager, you will be fully responsible for the day-to-day running of the catering operation, leading both front and back of house teams while ensuring high standards across all areas.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the daily catering operation across the school site
* Leading, motivating, and developing a large FOH and BOH team
* Building strong relationships with senior leadership, staff, pupils, and parents
* Managing budgets, forecasting, P&L, and financial reporting
* Menu planning, including dietary and allergen management
* Maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards
* Overseeing hospitality and event catering functions
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* An experienced Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or a strong Head Chef ready for progression
* Experienced within education catering or B&I catering environments
* A confident leader with excellent people management skills
* Passionate about fresh food and high culinary standards
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* An excellent communicator who can engage with pupils, staff, and stakeholders
* Flexible, proactive, and positive in approach
Additional Information
* Term time only position
* 40 hours per week
* Working pattern: 5 days out of 7
* Competitive salary up to £45,000
* DBS check required for the successful candidate
Interested and keen to apply? Then we'd love to hear from you
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