Chef Manager: Lead Creative School Kitchen & Teams

Accent Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking on site

Career development opportunities

Team events

Pension scheme

Work life balance

Employee discounts

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Accent Catering is recruiting a Chef Manager for a primary school site in Chessington KT9. You’ll lead the kitchen, plan menus, and deliver high standards in a supportive, term-time environment.

With 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, you’ll develop a talented team, manage food quality and costs, and inspire creativity in a busy school setting.

This role offers career development, free meals on duty, and a friendly, rewarding workplace focused on nutrition and wellbeing for students.

Qualifications

• Excellent craft skills and kitchen leadership.
• Proven experience in training and leading a team.
• Strong standards improvement and attention to detail.
• Budget awareness and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operation and menu planning.
• Ensure food quality, compliance, and stock control.
• Lead, train, and develop the kitchen team.
• Bring creativity to themed days and events.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Budget awareness

Food safety

Job description

Accent Catering is recruiting a Chef Manager for a primary school site in Chessington KT9. You’ll lead the kitchen, plan menus, and deliver high standards in a supportive, term-time environment.

With 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, you’ll develop a talented team, manage food quality and costs, and inspire creativity in a busy school setting.

This role offers career development, free meals on duty, and a friendly, rewarding workplace focused on nutrition and wellbeing for students.