Chef Manager

The Berkeley Scott Group; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible agency assignments

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunities across schools and cater

Ongoing support from Berkeley-Scott

Job summary

Berkeley-Scott is recruiting experienced Chef Managers to join our agency team for exciting opportunities across schools and a variety of catering businesses in and around St Albans starting in September.

If you're an organised and motivated hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy flexible agency work while managing kitchen operations across a range of sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as Chef Manager or kitchen manager.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in schools or contract catering is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS certificate.

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 & safety and allergen standards
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste
• Ensuring kitchens operate efficiently and meet client expectations

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Communication skills

Food safety hygiene

Job description

Chef Manager – School & Hospitality Agency Work | St Albans

Location:St Albans and surrounding areas
Pay: £18.00–£24.00 per hour (depending on experience and end employer)
Start Date: September
Job Type: Temporary Agency Work

Berkeley-Scott is recruiting experienced Chef Managers to join our agency team for exciting opportunities across schools and a variety of catering businesses in and around St Albans starting in September.

If you're an organised and motivated hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy flexible agency work while managing kitchen operations across a range of sites.

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 & 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

If you're an experienced Chef Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.