Chef Manager

Accent Catering; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider in Farnborough is looking for an experienced Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations at a secondary school. You will be responsible for high-quality food preparation, managing staff, and ensuring excellent service. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary skills, team management experience, and a passion for nutritious food. The role offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a work environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle for students.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with yearly reviews

Free meals on duty

Free parking on site

Career development opportunities

Multiple discounts on our Accent Engage platform

Team events, awards and competitions

Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay

Work‑life balance

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing, training and leading a team.
• Track record of improving standards.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and ensure compliance with health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations within the school.
• Ensure high-quality food preparation and sanitation.
• Menu planning and inventory management.

Skills

Excellent craft skills

Team management experience

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Financial awareness

Job description

Chef Manager - Farnborough GU14

£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
• Career development opportunities
• 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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