Chef Manager | Education & Contract Catering Lead

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled Chef Manager for agency roles in schools and contract catering sites across the city. The role focuses on leading daily kitchen operations, managing a catering team and delivering fresh, high-quality meals with strong food hygiene standards.

You will oversee menus, staffing, stock control and food safety procedures, ensuring meals meet high standards and are delivered on time in busy environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef
• Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team
• Contract catering or education catering experience is highly desirable
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate
• Food Allergen Awareness certificate
• Good knowledge of food safety and allergen procedures
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to confidently manage a busy kitchen
• Reliable, professional and flexible approach

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals
• Leading, motivating and supporting the kitchen team
• Following menus, recipes and catering requirements
• Managing stock, ordering and minimising food waste
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures are followed
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen
• Supporting the wider catering operation
• Ensuring meals are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Creating a positive dining experience for students and staff

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Team supervision

Education/contract catering experience

Food Safety Level 2

Allergen awareness

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Berkeley Scott in Wolverhampton is seeking a skilled Chef Manager for agency roles in schools and contract catering sites across the city. The role focuses on leading daily kitchen operations, managing a catering team and delivering fresh, high-quality meals with strong food hygiene standards.

You will oversee menus, staffing, stock control and food safety procedures, ensuring meals meet high standards and are delivered on time in busy environments.