Chef Manager - Term Time Only

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm is seeking a Chef Manager for a secondary school in Southeastern Greater London. This role involves managing the catering for over 1000 students, overseeing a team of 10, and ensuring quality service delivery. Candidates should have substantial experience in educational catering. Competitive salary up to £40,000 and excellent work-life balance offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

42-week contract

Free meals on duty

Free onsite swimming pool access

Electric vehicle charging points

Pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in education or business and industry catering.
• Strong leadership skills with team mentoring capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment and longevity in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering for 500 students, managing a team of up to 10.
• Deliver hospitality for parents' events and special days.
• Ensure excellent food service operation and client relationships.

Skills

Large-scale production experience

Leadership and team motivation

Mentoring capabilities

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join a Secondary School in Southeastern Greater London, serving over 1000 students.This exciting opportunity is perfect for a passionate Chef Manager with educational catering experience who thrives in a hands-on leadership role, feeding primarily, 500 students daily with 200 main meals plus grab & go options while managing a team of up to 10 assistants and delivering hospitality for parents' evenings, inset days, and buffets.This is for a wonderful Contract Catering company, who really value their team! With excellent work-life balance - 6AM to 3:30PM with a 45-hour, Term Time Only Contract and strong client-facing relationship management opportunities!

Benefits

• Competitive salary – £35,000–£40,000
• 42-week contract with excellent work-life balance
• Free meals on duty
• Free onsite swimming pool access
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Healthcare, wellbeing and Digital GP support
• Career development through training and pathways
• And much more!

Requirements

• Large-scale, high-volume production experience is essential in Education or B&I.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate and mentor a team.
• Previous longevity and commitment within previous roles are essential.

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com