Chef Manager, Redhill

Berkeley Scott; Redhill; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the catering sector is looking for a dedicated Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen at a secondary school in Redhill. This role offers a competitive salary, Monday to Friday hours, and opportunities for professional development. You will be responsible for maintaining high food quality and service standards while overseeing a small team. If you are passionate about food and effective leadership, this is the perfect term-time role for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

Competitive salary

School holidays off

Monday to Friday schedule

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef.
• At least 3 years’ hands-on culinary experience and 2 years of management.
• Confident with menu planning and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a busy secondary school kitchen.
• Lead the on-site kitchen team, maintaining food quality and safety.
• Oversee menu planning, stock management, and team development.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Menu Planning

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

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Chef Manager – Term Time Only
Location: Redhill, Surrey
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (42 Weeks)
Contract: Permanent

We are proud to be working with an award-winning organisation and an Employer of Choice in the catering sector. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to lead a high-performing catering operation at a large, thriving secondary school in Redhill.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager who is passionate about great food, strong leadership, and delivering an excellent dining experience in an educational setting.

The Role

As Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a busy secondary school kitchen. You'll lead a small on-site team, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service are maintained. With full control over menu planning, compliance, stock management, and team development, this role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £32,000

Term time only – enjoy school holidays off

Monday to Friday schedule – no evenings or weekends

A supportive, award-winning employer with a focus on staff development

Opportunities for progression within a growing, respected company

About You

Proven experience in a similar Chef Manager or Head Chef role

At least 3 years’ hands-on culinary experience and 2 years of team/financial management

Confident with menu planning, budget control, and compliance standards

Food Safety Level 3 (essential)

Strong organisational and communication skills

A genuine passion for food, service, and leading a team

If you're looking for a rewarding, term-time role with an employer that values innovation, teamwork, and quality, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a catering team that’s setting the benchmark for excellence in the education sector.

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