Chef Manager (Catering Operations)

ST JOHN'S SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

ST JOHN'S SCHOOL, NORTHWOOD in the United Kingdom invites an experienced Chef Manager (Catering Operations) to lead our school catering provision. You will oversee menu development, food preparation and service, staff management and budget control to deliver nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals for pupils, staff and visitors.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, COSHH and allergen management, with a commitment to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a catering operation and team.
• Strong understanding of food safety legislation, HACCP, COSHH and allergen management.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities, with focus on safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school catering provision.
• Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Oversee all catering operation aspects: menu development, food prep, service, staff management, budget control and stock management.
• Manage catering for school events and matches while ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Promote healthy eating and sustainable catering practices.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety (HACCP COSHH)

Allergen management

Menu planning

Education

Professional catering or chef qualification

Job description

Job Role:
Chef Manager (Catering Operations)

Employment Type:
Full time, term time only

Salary Range:
FTE is £45,000 to £51,000 per annum (actual salary £34,500 to £39,230 per annum) depending upon experience

Preferred Candidate

Qualification:
Professional catering or chef qualification (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent)

Experience:
Managing a catering operation and team, strong understanding offood safety legislation,HACCP,COSHHand allergen management

Job Description

We areseekingan experienced and enthusiastic Chef Manager (Catering Operations) to lead and develop our school catering provision.

The successful candidate willbe responsible fordelivering a high-quality food service for pupils,staffand visitors, ensuring meals are nutritious,appealingand cost-effective. This is a hands-on management role combining culinary leadership with operational, financial and compliance responsibilities.

The role involves leading all aspects of the catering operation, including menu development , food preparation and service , staff management , budgetcontrol and stock management . The Chef Manager will also oversee catering for school events and match teas, while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, customerserviceand kitchen presentation.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing a catering operation and team, together with a strong understanding of food safety legislation , HACCP , COSHH and allergen management. Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a commitment to promoting healthy eating and sustainability.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to all school safeguarding and child protection policies.