School Chef Manager

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About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a busy secondary school in Sandy. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-volume kitchen, serving approximately 350 main meals daily, supported by a team of 5 General Assistants. Youll be responsible for delivering fresh, nutritious, and high-quality meals, while managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring excellent standards across food quality, hygiene, and customer service.

Chef Manager

Secondary School ??Location - Sandy, Bedfordshire (SG19) ?? Salary: £35,000 per annum ? Hours: 42 weeks per year, 45 hours per week (approx. 6:30/7:00am

4:30pm) ?? Contract: Permanent role. Full-time, term-time plus

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and develop a team of 5 General Assistants

Oversee the preparation and service of around 350 meals per day

Plan and deliver creative, seasonal, and nutritious menus suitable for a secondary school environment

Manage two service pods and ensure smooth, efficient service during busy periods

Take full responsibility for kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control, and budget management

Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and COSHH regulations

Maintain high standards of food presentation and customer satisfaction

Build positive relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders

Monitor and drive financial performance, including GP and cost control

What Were Looking For

Proven experience as a Chef Manager or strong Sous Chef ready to step up

Experience in high-volume catering environments (education or contract catering preferred)

Strong leadership and team management skills

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Passion for delivering fresh, healthy, and appealing food

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Good understanding of allergen management and dietary requirements

Whats On Offer

Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum

Term-time working (42 weeks per year)

great work-life balance

Daytime hours (no late evenings)

Opportunity to lead your own site and make a real impact

Supportive and established contract catering environment

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Location:: United Kingdom
Job Type:: PartTime