Chef Manager - The Charter North Dulwich School

Olive Dining; Brighton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager for a secondary school. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm (40 hours), term time only (42 weeks), with a salary of up to £38,000.

You will lead the kitchen team, feed around 800 children daily, and collaborate with staff and parents while maintaining strong hygiene and safety standards. Join a family-run school catering company committed to great food, supportive culture, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Hands on approach required.
• Strong understanding of good food hygiene and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Chef Manager to feed 800 children daily.
• Work in a team of 10.
• Build rapport with children, staff and parents.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including allergens, stock and ordering.

Skills

Hands on approach

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Job description

If you’re passionate about food, love working in a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with purpose, this could be the perfect role for you.

Who We Are:

At Olive Dining, we believe great food brings people together and there’s no better place to do that than in schools, where young minds are growing every day.

We’re a dedicated school catering company serving fresh, nutritious meals to students across London, Kent, Surrey, and Essex. Now, we’re on the lookout for a Chef Manager to help us create delicious dishes and keep our kitchens running smoothly, with plenty of smiles along the way in the kitchen. We offer,Family-Friendly Hours, WeekendsOff (Yes, really)Supportive Team Culture, You're never just a number here.Free Meals on Duty, Because Chefs should never work hungry!Wellbeing First, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including free CBT, health, and financial support.Room to Grow, We believe in promoting from within and helping our people thrive.

The Role:

• Chef Manager - Secondary School
• Monday to Friday
• 7am - 3pm ( 40 Hours )
• Term time only ( 42 weeks )
• Up to £38,000 Salary

Job details:

• Chef Manager to help core feed 800 children a day.
• Chef Manager to work in a team of 10
• Chef Manager to build rapport with children, staff and parents.
• Chef Manager to help manage the day to day of the kitchen, including allergens, stock and ordering.

What You’ll Need:

• Hands on approach.
• Understanding of good food hygiene and health and safety.
• Sous chef or Chef Manager previous experience within education. (preferrednot essential )

This Role Is Perfect If You:

• Love working with fresh, quality food
• Enjoy being part of a family-run business
• Take pride in what you do.
• Are a positive, reliable person who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Like a role where every day is a little different.
• Want to work somewhere that values its people.
• Career progression, development and training plans - Grow with us.