Chef Manager – Education

Susan Hamilton Group; England; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in South East London is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee their catering operation for approximately 750 pupils. Responsible for menu planning, managing a team, and ensuring high standards of food quality with a focus on dietary requirements. This term-time only position offers a competitive salary of £45k.

Qualifications

• Proven work history as a Chef Manager.
• Experience within catering for schools or B&I.
• Strong culinary skills with emphasis on detail.

Responsibilities

• Run the catering operation effectively.
• Manage and develop a kitchen team.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
• Plan menus and manage dietary needs.

Skills

Chef Manager

Culinary skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Chef Manager, Education SE19 London £45k Term time only. Recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to join the team at an independent school based in South East London. This prestigious independent day school caters for approx. 750 pupils aged 4 to 18 on a fresh food menu. The catering department also provides ad hoc hospitality such as sport events and parents evenings.

Responsibilities

• Fully responsible for the running of the catering operation
• Leading, managing and developing a team
• Liaising with the Head of School and parents
• Managing all financial aspects including budgets, forecasts, P&L and reporting
• Menu planning and managing dietary/allergens
• Ensuring all food is to the standard expected by the school

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks)

Requirements/Qualifications

• a strong Chef Manager with a proven work history
• ideally experienced within catering for schools or have B&I experience
• a good manager – able to work well within a team as well as lead and develop
• excellent culinary skills with attention to detail and presentation
• exceptionally organised
• strong in communication and able to liaise with pupils and school staff
• flexible and willing with a positive, can do attitude
• Please note that as a successful candidate, you will need to undertake a DBS check.

Interested? Then apply immediately

Skills: Chef Manager, Education, School, South East London, SE19, SE26, Term Time only