Chef Manager

Search Consultancy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Search Consultancy in South Croydon is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a school catering team in a primary school. This role offers daytime hours and term-time only work.

You will manage day-to-day catering operations, prepare approximately 200 meals daily, and supervise a small team while ensuring nutrition and food safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in catering, ideally in education.
• Knowledge of school food standards and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day catering operations in a primary school.
• Prepare and serve approximately 200 meals per day.
• Lead a team of 3 Catering Assistants.
• Ensure meals are nutritious and well-presented.
• Oversee menus, stock control, and hygiene compliance.
• Maintain high standards of service for pupils and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Education experience

Job description

• Chef Manager
• South Croydon
• Term time only - 39 weeks plus 4.3 weeks holiday
• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 7:30am - 14:30pm
• £17 per hour - Permanent Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead a friendly school catering team within a primary school environment in South Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with previous experience in a maintained (state) school environment who is looking for a great work-life balance with daytime hours only.

The Role

• Managing the day-to-day catering operation in a primary school
• Preparing and serving approximately 200 fresh meals per day
• Leading and supporting a team of 3 Catering Assistants
• Producing nutritious, well-presented meals in line with school food standards
• Managing menus, stock control, food safety, and hygiene compliance
• Maintaining high standards of service and customer care for pupils and staff

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager or strong Senior Chef/Supervisor ready to step up
• Experience in education or contract catering preferred
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Passion for fresh food and child-focused catering
• Confident working independently and managing a small team

What's on Offer

• £17 per hour - £26,000 per annum
• Term-time only working - ideal for work-life balance
• 39 working weeks plus 4.8 weeks paid holiday
• Permanent contract
• Excellent training and clear opportunities for career progression
• Employee Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 4.8 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.