Chef Manager

Berkeley Scott; Temple Cloud; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering organization is seeking a Chef Manager for a secondary school in Temple Cloud. This role requires strong culinary skills, team leadership, and compliance management. You will oversee menu planning, kitchen operations, and ensure a high standard of dining. Enjoy a competitive salary of £38,000 and term-time only working hours with opportunities for professional growth. Join a supportive employer known for valuing innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Term time only

Monday to Friday schedule

Opportunities for progression

Supportive employer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Chef Manager or Head Chef role.
• At least 3 years of hands-on culinary experience.
• 2 years of team and financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy secondary school kitchen.
• Lead a small on-site team ensuring food quality and safety.
• Plan menus, manage budgets, and develop the team.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team leadership

Menu planning

Budget control

Food Safety Level 3

Communication skills

Job description

Chef Manager – Term Time Only

Location: Bristol
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (42Weeks)
Contract: Permanent

We are proud to be working with an award-winning organisation and an Employer of Choice in the catering sector. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to lead a high-performing catering operation at a large, thriving secondary school in Bristol.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager who is passionate about great food, strong leadership, and delivering an excellent dining experience in an educational setting.

Role

As Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a busy secondary school kitchen. You’ll lead a small on-site team, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service are maintained. With full control over menu planning, compliance, stock management, and team development, this role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £38,000
• Term time only – enjoy school holidays off
• Monday to Friday schedule – no evenings or weekends
• A supportive, award‑winning employer with a focus on staff development
• Opportunities for progression within a growing, respected company

About You

• Proven experience in a similar Chef Manager or Head Chef role
• At least 3 years’ hands‑on culinary experience and 2 years of team/financial management
• Confident with menu planning, budget control, and compliance standards
• Food Safety Level 3 (essential)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A genuine passion for food, service, and leading a team

If you’re looking for a rewarding, term‑time role with an employer that values innovation, teamwork, and quality, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a catering team that’s setting the benchmark for excellence in the education sector.

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