Chef Manager. Job in City Of Westminster Education & Training Jobs

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Chef Manager for a secondary school in Westminster. The role involves leading a catering team, preparing high-quality meals, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have school catering experience and strong leadership skills. Enjoy competitive salary and term-time only working hours, allowing for school holidays off.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Access to staff benefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager within a school or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A passion for delivering healthy, high-quality food for young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of catering staff, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Plan and develop creative, balanced menus.
• Manage stock control and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with school staff for seamless catering service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food safety compliance

Menu planning

Stock control

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Allergen Awareness qualification

Job description

Chef Manager - Term-Time Only

Location: Westminster, London

Salary: 40,000 - 42,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30 - 15:30

Working Pattern: Term-time only (42 weeks per year, including inset days)

Platinum Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a respected secondary school in Westminster to recruit an experienced Chef Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and skilled professional with previous school catering experience to lead a dedicated team and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff.

Why you'll love this role:

• Term-time only - enjoy school holidays off
• Competitive salary of 40,000 - 42,000 (pro rata)
• Daytime hours - no evenings or weekends
• Free meals on shift and uniform provided
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Access to a staff benefits platform and pension scheme

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of catering staff, ensuring smooth daily operations
• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
• Plan and develop creative, balanced menus that meet school standards
• Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure a seamless catering service

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager within a school or similar environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• A passion for delivering healthy, high-quality food for young people
• Relevant Food Hygiene and Allergen Awareness qualifications
• Confident in managing compliance, health & safety, and team performance

Ready to apply?

Click Apply Now, and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this exciting Chef Manager role in Westminster.

Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Number: KH3456 INDCHEFMGR
Location: Westminster
Job Role: Chef Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.