Chef Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay included

Temporary agency assignment

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead school and education catering on a temporary basis from September. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, deliver high-quality meals, and ensure food safety and hygiene in a busy education setting.

The role requires leadership experience, an enhanced DBS, Food Safety Level 2, and allergen awareness, with a strong focus on staff development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chef Manager or in a senior chef role.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (essential).
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate required.
• Food Allergen Awareness certificate required.
• Experience in education or contract catering desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Preparing fresh, high-quality meals for students and staff.
• Leading and supporting kitchen staff.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and allergen procedures.
• Managing stock levels and reducing wastage.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

Job Overview

The Chef Manager position in Birmingham, offered through Berkeley Scott, is a temporary assignment supporting school and education catering from September.

Pay ranges from £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, depending on experience, with holiday pay included.

This role requires leading kitchen teams, managing daily food operations, and delivering high-quality meals within a catering environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining food quality and hygiene standards, managing stock, and ensuring a positive dining experience for students and staff.

Candidates should possess previous experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar leadership role, demonstrating reliability and a passion for school catering.

Chef Manager Berkeley Scott are actively recruiting experienced Chef Managers for temporary agency assignments across Birmimgham, supporting schools and education settings for the new school year starting in September.

We are looking for passionate and reliable Chef Managers who have experience leading kitchen teams, managing daily food operations, and delivering high-quality meals within a busy catering environment.

Compensation

Pay: andpound;18.00andndash;andpound;24.00 per hour (Depending on Experience and End Employer)

Role Description

As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene, managing stock, and ensuring a positive dining experience for students and staff.

Requirements

Requirements: Previous experience working as a Chef Manager or in a senior chef role Enhanced DBS certificate (essential) Food Safety Level 2 certificate Food Allergen Awareness certificate Experience working within education, contract catering, or a similar environment is desirable Strong leadership and communication skills Ability to manage a busy kitchen and support a team effectively

Key Responsibilities

The Role: Managing day-to-day kitchen operations Preparing fresh, high-quality meals Leading and supporting kitchen staff Ensuring compliance with food safety and allergen procedures Managing stock levels and reducing wastage Maintaining excellent hygiene standards

If you are an experienced Chef Manager looking for a rewarding role within education catering, Berkeley Scott would love to hear from you.

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