Chef Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible agency assignments

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunities across schools

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a Chef Manager for temporary agency work in High Wycombe, starting September. You will oversee daily kitchen operations across schools and catering businesses, lead teams and ensure high standards.

Pay ranges from £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, depending on experience and the end employer. This role suits an organised hospitality professional with strong leadership abilities, offering flexibility across multiple sites and responsibilities including staff scheduling and

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required.
• 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.

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

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Food safety

Hygiene compliance

Menu planning

Allergen awareness

Job description

Job Summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a Chef Manager for temporary agency work in High Wycombe, starting September.

This role involves managing daily kitchen operations across schools and catering businesses, leading teams, and ensuring high standards.

Pay ranges from £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, depending on experience and the end employer.

The position suits an organised hospitality professional with strong leadership abilities, offering flexibility across multiple sites.

You will oversee food preparation, maintain hygiene compliance, and coordinate staff schedules.

Previous management experience is essential for this varied contract.

Location: High Wycombe and surrounding areas.

Job Type: Temporary Agency Work

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

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. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You’ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites