Chef Manager

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chef Manager for schools in East of England. This role involves leading a catering team, preparing healthy meals, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal for those with strong leadership skills and a passion for children's nutrition. Enjoy term-time hours and holidays off while making a difference in school catering.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or Head Chef.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passion for providing healthy, high-quality meals for children.
• Food hygiene and allergen qualifications.
• Confidence in compliance and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your catering team in a school environment.
• Plan and prepare fresh, healthy meals for students.
• Manage stock, suppliers, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Collaborate with school staff for efficient catering.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Catering knowledge

Food hygiene qualifications

Compliance confidence

Job description

Overview

School Chef Manager - East of England │ Term-Time Hours & School Holidays Off

Platinum Recruitment is partnering with one of the UK's leading contract caterers to recruit multiple Chef Managers across the East of England. Enjoy term-time hours, school holidays off, and the chance to lead a passionate catering team.

Current Opportunities

• Primary School in Stevenage - 30 hrs/week - £14,000-£17,640 p/a
• Secondary School in Sandy (Beds) - 45 hrs/week - £35,000 p/a
• Primary School in Luton - 35 hrs/week - £20,700 p/a

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your catering team in a school environment
• Plan and prepare fresh, healthy, and appealing meals for students
• Manage stock, suppliers, and budgets
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety standards
• Collaborate with school staff to deliver an efficient catering service

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or Head Chef
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Passion for providing healthy, high-quality meals for children
• Food hygiene and allergen qualifications
• Confidence in compliance, team management, and school catering operations

If you're ready to take the next step in Stevenage, Sandy, or Luton, apply today and make a real difference in school catering!

Job Number: INDCHEFMGR / KHI03

Location: East of England - Multiple Schools

Role: Chef Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy