Chef Manager - Education Contract Catering

Are you a passionate Chef looking for your next leadership opportunity? We're currently recruiting a Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen within an education contract catering environment.

Benefits of Chef Manager

• Competitive salary of £35k
• 42 weeks per year
• Great work-life balance with education hours
• Opportunity to lead your own kitchen
• Supportive company and career progression opportunities

Responsibilities of Chef Manager

• Leading and motivating the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals
• Managing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation and service
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance
• Managing stock, ordering, and budgets effectively
• Creating fresh, balanced menus suitable for a school environment

About you

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or similar role
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Experience in contract catering or education catering preferred
• Passion for fresh food and delivering great service
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen management