Chef Manager - School Kitchen Lead (Mon-Fri, Term Time)

Olive Dining Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Hours

Weekends Off

Supportive Team Culture

Free Meals on Duty

Wellbeing First

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager for a secondary school in London to lead a 7-person kitchen team while overseeing day-to-day operations from 7am to 3pm during term-time (40 weeks). The role serves roughly 800 students daily and carries a salary of £38,000.

You will manage allergens, stock, ordering and liaise with children, staff and parents to ensure high-quality, nutritious meals. This is a full-time, on-site position in a family-run catering company with supportive culture and

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach required.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene and health & safety.
• Experience as a sous chef or chef manager in education is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team of 7 in a secondary school setting.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including stock, allergens and ordering.
• Build rapport with students, staff and parents.
• Ensure meals are prepared to high standards for ~800 students daily.

Skills

Hands on approach

Hygiene & health & safety

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager for a secondary school in London to lead a 7-person kitchen team while overseeing day-to-day operations from 7am to 3pm during term-time (40 weeks). The role serves roughly 800 students daily and carries a salary of £38,000.

You will manage allergens, stock, ordering and liaise with children, staff and parents to ensure high-quality, nutritious meals. This is a full-time, on-site position in a family-run catering company with supportive culture and