Chef Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in Walsall is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead school kitchen operations for the new academic year starting in September. This temporary agency role requires managing daily food service and delivering high-quality meals to students and staff.

You will ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and allergen procedures while controlling stock and reducing waste as you lead kitchen teams in busy education catering environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chef Manager or in a senior chef role.
• Enhanced DBS certificate is essential.
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate required.
• Food Allergen Awareness certificate required.
• Experience in education, contract catering or similar environment is desirable.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Preparing fresh, high-quality meals.
• Leading and supporting kitchen staff.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and allergen procedures.
• Managing stock levels and reducing wastage.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Food Allergen Awareness certificate

Job description

As Chef Manager in Walsall, you will take charge of kitchen operations within local school and education settings during the new academic year from September. This temporary agency role, offered by Berkeley Scott, requires leadership of kitchen teams, daily food service management, and delivery of high-quality meals.

Your responsibilities include maintaining rigorous food quality and hygiene standards, stock control, and ensuring a positive dining experience for students and staff.

The position pays between £18.00 and £24.00 per hour, dependent on experience and the end employer.

Previous experience as a Chef Manager or within a senior catering role is essential for this assignment.

Chef Manager Berkeley Scott are actively recruiting experienced Chef Managers for temporary agency assignments across Walsall, supporting schools and education settings for the new school year starting in September.

We are looking for passionate and reliable Chef Managers who have experience leading kitchen teams, managing daily food operations, and delivering high-quality meals within a busy catering environment.

Pay: £18.00–£24.00 per hour (Depending on Experience and End Employer)

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Chef Manager or in a senior chef role
• Enhanced DBS certificate (essential)
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate
• Food Allergen Awareness certificate
• Experience working within education, contract catering, or a similar environment is desirable
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy kitchen and support a team effectively

The Role

• Managing day-to-day kitchen operations
• Preparing fresh, high-quality meals
• Leading and supporting kitchen staff
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and allergen procedures
• Managing stock levels and reducing wastage
• Maintaining excellent hygiene standards

If you are an experienced Chef Manager looking for a rewarding role within education catering, Berkeley Scott would love to hear from you.

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