Chef Manager

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries with yearly reviews

Free meals on duty

Free parking on site

Team events and competitions

Pension scheme and life insurance

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading UK contract caterer is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations at a school in Farnborough. The ideal candidate will have excellent culinary skills and a proven track record in team leadership. Responsibilities include menu planning, inventory management, and ensuring high-quality food service. This role offers a competitive salary, work-life balance with no weekends, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about food and the role of nutrition in education, apply now to join our award-winning team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing, training and leading a team.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.
• Understanding of food and health safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations within the school.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and sanitation standards.
• Manage kitchen staff and inventory.

Skills

Excellent craft skills

Team management

Culinary skills

Financial awareness

Job description

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Pay Range

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£30K per annum

40 hours per week Monday to Friday term‑time only - all weekends off!

People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for a Chef Manager with fantastic craft skills and a background of developing and leading a team, to help us create an outstanding food offer at our secondary school site in Farnborough GU14. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager or for someone who is ready to take the first step into Chef Management, to work in a lovely school supported by a great team.

We play an important part in students learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a healthier lifestyle.

The Chef Manager is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations within the school, ensuring high‑quality food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing kitchen staff. This role involves menu planning, inventory management, cost control, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional food service.

Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress a career in the food industry. If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then look no further, apply right now and join our award‑winning team!

Benefits of working with Accent as a Chef Manager

• Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking on site
• Multiple discounts on our Accent Engage platform – shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year – we like to reward our staff for a job well done!
• Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
• Work‑life balance – working term‑time only and no weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

As our ideal Chef Manager you will:

• Have excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own kitchen
• Have proven experience of managing, training and leading a team
• Have a proven track record of continually improving standards
• Be passionate about food with excellent culinary skills and a great eye for detail
• Have financial and budget awareness
• Have the ability to understand and complete daily all relevant food and health and safety compliance books

Who are Accent Catering?

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of schools and businesses.

We are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract – no two are the same. We are independently owned, so you’ll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that a DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering has regularly been named in The Caterer’s prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don’t miss your chance to become part of our award‑winning team!

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