Chef Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations across schools and hospitality sites in Henley-on-Thames from September. This temporary agency role offers flexible assignments and varied experiences, with pay rates of £18.00 to £24.00 per hour depending on experience.

You will oversee daily catering activity, manage staff, control stock, and ensure high food standards while maintaining hygiene compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Chef Manager or in a similar kitchen management role.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working within schools or contract catering is desirable.
• Two satisfactory references.
• Enhanced DBS certificate

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of busy kitchens
• Leading, motivating and supporting kitchen teams
• Planning and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety and allergen standards
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste
• Ensuring kitchens operate efficiently and meet client expectations

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Staff management

Hygiene and safety awareness

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

The Chef Manager role in Henley-on-Thames involves leading kitchen operations across schools and hospitality settings from September.

This temporary agency position, paid £18.00 to £24.00 per hour depending on experience, requires overseeing daily catering activities, managing staff, and ensuring high food standards.

You will coordinate schedules, control stock, and maintain hygiene compliance. Strong leadership and organisational abilities are essential for this varied work. Berkeley Scott seeks candidates who can adapt quickly to different sites while delivering consistent quality. This contract offers flexibility and diverse experience within the region.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of busy kitchens
• Leading, motivating and supporting kitchen teams
• Planning and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety and allergen standards
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste
• Ensuring kitchens operate efficiently and meet client expectations

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar kitchen management role
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Experience working within schools or contract catering is desirable
• Two satisfactory references
• An Enhanced DBS certificate
• The right to work in the UK
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage, but is not essential

What we offer

• Flexible agency assignments to suit your availability
• Competitive hourly pay of £18.00–£24.00 , depending on experience and the end employer
• Opportunities to work across schools and a variety of catering companies
• Ongoing support from the Berkeley-Scott recruitment team

Location: Henley-on-Thames and surrounding areas.

Pay: £18.00–£24.00 per hour (depending on experience and end employer)

Start Date: September

Job Type: Temporary Agency Work

Berkeley-Scott is recruiting experienced Chef Managers to join our agency team for exciting opportunities across schools and a variety of catering businesses in and around Henley-on-Thames starting in September.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.

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