Chef Manager

Berkeley Scott; Temple Cloud; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider is seeking a Chef Manager for a large secondary school in Bristol. This full-time, term-time role offers a salary of £38,000 per annum with no evenings or weekends. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food and service. The company values staff development and offers opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

School holidays off

Monday to Friday schedule

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day management of a busy secondary school kitchen.
• Lead a small on-site team, ensuring food quality, safety, and service standards.
• Control menu planning, compliance, stock management, and team development.

Skills

Menu planning

Budget control

Team leadership

Communication skills

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

Chef Manager – Term Time Only

Location: Bristol

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (42 Weeks)

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.

The 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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