Chef Manager

The Evolve Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Hub access

DBS and catering qualifications

Term-time schedule

Job summary

Enhance Catering is recruiting a Chef Manager to support the catering operation at a SEN & Primary School in Walsall. This hands-on role leads a small team, prepares fresh seasonal meals, and ensures food safety and quality.

The role offers 39 weeks (term time) and 35 hours per week, with a pay rate of £24,900 per annum and benefits including DBS and access to industry qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small catering team.
• Ability to produce high-quality meals from fresh ingredients.
• Knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Experience in a school or large-site catering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 4-person kitchen team.
• Cater for approx. 300 covers daily.
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal meals.
• Ensure food safety and due diligence compliance.
• Maintain stock control and kitchen organisation.
• Liaise with onsite stakeholders and clients.
• Oversee ordering and kitchen planning.
• Drive quality and presentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Cooking

Food safety

Stock control

Kitchen organisation

Job description

Enhance Catering is supporting a valued client in recruiting a Chef Manager to support the catering operation at a wonderful SEN & Primary School in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands‑on chef who enjoys leading a small team, working with fresh ingredients, and delivering a high‑quality food service.

You will be a Chef Manager, Cook Manager, Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to step up, with excellent cooking and people-management skills. You take pride in running a well‑organised, efficient kitchen and are confident producing high‑quality meals.

What You'll be doing

• Lead and manage 4 team members
• Catering for approx. 300 covers daily
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Manage, motivate, and develop a small catering team
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and due diligence requirements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation

What Is On Offer

• Pay Rate - £24,900 per annum
• Working Hours - 35 hours per week | 8.00am to 3.30pm or 7.30am to 3pm
• Working Weeks - 39 (term time only)
• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits - Access to Benefit Hub, giving you savings in major shops, restaurants, bars, gyms and much more.
• Free Access to Industry Qualifications - Including enhanced DBS and catering qualifications.

Essential Requirement for this role:

• A fantastic personality to fit in with the clients ethos - friendly