Chef Manager

The Evolve Group; Minehead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime-focused hours

Excellent work-life balance

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to manage and develop your

Job summary

The Evolve Group is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the catering operation in a busy secondary education setting in Minehead. You will head the kitchen team, plan menus, and ensure fresh, nutritious meals with tight cost and waste control.

This full-time role focuses on day-time hours with a strong emphasis on food hygiene, safety, and staff development, offering a balanced work‑life environment and opportunities to grow the catering operation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Chef Manager or catering team in education or contract catering.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Excellent food hygiene and kitchen compliance knowledge.
• Experience with ordering, stock management and cost control.
• Passion for fresh, nutritious food.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Education or contract catering experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen and catering team.
• Prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality meals.
• Plan menus and develop new dishes.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and waste.
• Control budgets and food costs.
• Oversee allergens and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high hygiene and kitchen safety standards (HACCP/COSHH).
• Manage rotas and staff development.
• Deliver consistently high standards of food and service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food hygiene

Cost control

Menu planning

Communication

Education

Education/catering experience

Job description

Chef Manager – Education Catering

Location: Minehead, Somerset – TA24

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time

Sector: Education / Contract Catering

We are currently recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to lead the catering operation within a busy secondary education setting in the Minehead area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chef Manager, Head Chef or experienced Catering Manager looking for a rewarding role offering a great work-life balance.

The Role

• Leading and motivating the kitchen and catering team
• Preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality meals
• Menu planning and development
• Managing food ordering, stock control and wastage
• Controlling budgets and food costs
• Managing allergens and dietary requirements
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety
• Managing rotas and supporting staff development
• Delivering a consistently high standard of food and service

About You

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Catering Manager
• Strong leadership and team-management skills
• Excellent food hygiene and kitchen compliance knowledge
• Experience with ordering, stock management and cost control
• A passion for producing fresh, nutritious food
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Education or contract catering experience would be advantageous

The Package

Salary: £35,000 per annum

• Full-time position
• Monday to Friday
• Daytime-focused hours
• Excellent work-life balance
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to manage and develop your own catering team

Due to the nature of the environment, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding and vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Full details of the site will be provided to suitable candidates during the recruitment process.