Chef Manager - Thompson House Primary School

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering management company in City Of London is seeking a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences at a primary school. The role involves managing kitchen operations, fostering client relationships, and maintaining high food quality standards. Candidates must have a strong culinary background and excellent supervisory skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum along with benefits such as holiday pay and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday pay

NEST pension scheme

Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in culinary arts and kitchen management.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with clients and team.
• Experience with Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food for children at the school.
• Manage kitchen aspects, including training and development.
• Maintain records and unit bookwork.
• Oversee food deliveries and storage.

Skills

Passionate about food and great customer service

Excellent communicator and team player

Excellent supervisory skills

Financially astute

Education

Relevant qualifications/experience

Job description

Overview

Pabulum Catering are recruiting for a Chef Manager to deliver exceptional food experiences to children at Thompson House Primary School. The school has a well cared-for environment, and you will have a close relationship with the school, be responsible for a well-established kitchen, and be dedicated to providing the best for all children. As a Chef Manager, you will work within an enthusiastic and hardworking team to create an outstanding experience for the school. We offer an excellent work–life balance, support and a fantastic company culture for a business committed to providing healthy food to children.

Responsibilities

• Preparing our delicious food
• Managing the main aspects of the kitchens, including Health & Safety and Training & Development
• Maintaining unit bookwork and records
• Receiving and managing food deliveries and storage
• Fostering strong relationships with clients, team, and customers to ensure the contract grows in the right direction

Requirements / Qualifications

• Passionate about food and great customer service
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Excellent supervisory skills for managing and developing a large team
• Financially astute with training in processes and software systems
• A craft background with qualifications/experience to match
• Provide two employment/character references; Enhanced DBS / Criminal Record Check (paid by employer)

Role details and benefits

• £28,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week
• Term-time-only contract; excellent work/life balance
• Holiday pay; NEST pension scheme
• Comprehensive Employee Assist Programme; training and development
• Perks at Work – discount membership

At Pabulum there are three basic ingredients for your role: The food, The people, and You. We put Education, Passion, Sensation, and Innovation at the forefront of what we do. 94% of our food is freshly prepared on site every day, using 75% British produce with little or no frozen or processed foods. We are recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team in Education.

Pabulum, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive — because diversity is our strength!