Chef Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Berkeley Scott is recruiting experienced Chef Managers for agency assignments in Solihull and surrounding areas. Immediate starts available with flexible work across schools and contract catering sites.

You will lead day-to-day kitchen operations, plan menus, manage food safety standards, and supervise catering staff, delivering quality meals and reliable service to clients.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior chef experience, ideally within education or contract catering.
• Food Safety Level 2
• Food Allergen Awareness
• Contract catering or education experience desirable
• Reliable, professional and flexible approach

Responsibilities

• Running the day-to-day kitchen operation
• Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality food
• Leading and supporting the kitchen team
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards
• Managing stock and minimising food waste
• Ensuring meals are prepared and served on time
• Working closely with the client and catering team

Skills

Senior chef experience

Organisational skills

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Flexibility

Job description

Berkeley Scott seeks a Chef Manager for temporary agency assignments in Solihull and nearby areas. This contract role within schools and contract catering sites offers immediate starts and flexible working patterns. Pay ranges from £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, dependent on experience and the specific employer, with holiday pay included. Day-to-day responsibilities involve leading kitchen operations, planning menus, managing food safety standards, and supervising catering staff. Applicants should possess substantial senior chef experience, ideally within education or contract settings. Strong organisational abilities and a commitment to delivering quality meals are essential. Regular bookings and ongoing assignments provide consistent work for suitable candidates.

Chef Manager — Schools & Contract Catering Location: Solihull & surrounding areas Pay: £18.00–£24.00 per hour (depending on experience and end employer) Job Type: Agency Start: Immediate starts available

Berkeley Scott are currently recruiting experienced Chef Managers and senior chefs for agency opportunities across Solihull and the surrounding areas. We have immediate opportunities available within schools and contract catering sites, offering flexible work, regular bookings and ongoing assignments. Whether you’re a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or experienced Senior Chef, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work with Berkeley Scott

£ Immediate starts available £18.00–£24.00 per hour (Depending on end client and experience) Flexible agency work to suit your availability Regular shifts and ongoing opportunities Work across schools and contract catering sites Support from an experienced chef recruitment team

The Role

• Running the day-to-day kitchen operation
• Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality food
• Leading and supporting the kitchen team
• Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards
• Managing stock and minimising food waste
• Ensuring meals are prepared and served on time
• Working closely with the client and catering team

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef
• Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team
• Contract catering or education experience is desirable
• Food Safety Level 2
• Food Allergen Awareness
• Reliable, professional and flexible approach
• Looking for your next chef opportunity

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