Chef Manager

Kellan Group; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible agency work

Support from recruitment team

Job summary

Berkeley-Scott is recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join our agency team for opportunities across schools and catering businesses in and around Watford starting in September.

The role focuses on managing kitchen operations across sites, leading teams and delivering high standards of food hygiene and customer service. A minimum of 2 years' experience and an Enhanced DBS are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as Chef Manager or in a kitchen management role.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in schools or contract catering is desirable.
• DBS certificate required.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of busy kitchens
• Leading, motivating and supporting kitchen teams
• Planning and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals
• Maintaining food hygiene, health & safety and allergen standards
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste
• Ensuring kitchens operate efficiently and meet client expectations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Team management

Job description

Chef Manager - School & Hospitality Agency Work | Watford

Location:Watford 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 experiencedChef Managers to join our agency team for exciting opportunities across schools and a variety of catering businesses in and around Watford 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 of2 years' experienceas aChef Manageror 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 experiencedChef Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.