Chef Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Lower Nazeing; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible assignments

Competitive hourly pay £18–£24

Opportunities across schools

Recruiter support

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a temporary Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in Nazeing and surrounding areas. The role pays £18.00–£24.00 per hour based on experience and involves managing daily catering functions across schools and hospitality venues.

Flexible working patterns are offered for seasoned professionals seeking varied assignments. Applicants should have proven experience in similar settings, with the ability to adapt quickly to different sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Chef Manager or in a similar kitchen management role.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working in schools or contract catering is desirable.
• Two satisfactory references.
• Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is advantageous.

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

Job description

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a temporary Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in Nazeing and surrounding areas, starting September. This agency role, paying between £18.00 and £24.00 per hour based on experience, involves managing daily catering functions across schools and hospitality venues. The position demands strong leadership and organisational skills to coordinate teams, maintain food quality, and ensure compliance with health regulations. Offering flexible working patterns, this role suits a seasoned professional seeking varied assignments.

Applicants should possess proven experience in similar settings, with the ability to adapt swiftly to different sites. This contract provides a chance to apply your expertise across multiple environments while enjoying schedule flexibility.

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.