Chef Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible agency assignments

Competitive hourly pay £18.00–£24.00

Job summary

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) is seeking a Chef Manager to deliver and oversee kitchen operations across schools and catering sites in Maidstone. The role begins in September and offers temporary agency work with varied sites and clients.

You will lead kitchen teams, ensure high standards of hygiene and food quality, and adapt to different settings while maintaining service excellence for multiple sites.

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
• Right to work in the UK
• A full UK driving licence with 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

Chef Manager – School & Hospitality Agency Work | Maidstone

This Chef Manager role with Berkeley Scott is based in Maidstone, offering temporary agency work across schools and catering businesses.

Starting in September, the position pays between £18.00 and £24.00 per hour, depending on experience and the end employer.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, lead a team, and ensure high standards of food service and hygiene across multiple sites.

The role demands strong leadership, organisational ability, and a background in hospitality management.

This contract provides flexibility, allowing you to work varied shifts while utilising your culinary and supervisory expertise in different settings around Maidstone.

Location: Maidstone and surrounding areas. Pay: £18.00–£24.00 per hour (depending on experience and the end employer). Start date: September. 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 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.

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