Executive Chef Manager

Class 1 Personnel; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Executive Chef Manager for a school in Maidenhead, focusing on providing high-quality nutritious meals while ensuring a positive work-life balance. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 with additional bonuses, alongside numerous benefits including career progression opportunities, free meals on duty, and excellent working hours with no weekends. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and strong culinary skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Free meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Term-time working with no weekend shifts

Career development and progression opportunities

HIT apprenticeships at all experience levels

Discounts (retail, dining, leisure & more)

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Strong financial and budget awareness.
• Excellent culinary and craft skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead, train, and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team management

Budget management

Food safety compliance

Job description

Executive Chef Manager - Maidenhead (SL6)
£40,000 per annum + £2,000 bonus
45 hours per week | Monday-Friday | Term-time only | No weekends

We at Class 1 Personnel, are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and passionate Executive Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a school in Maidenhead (SL6). This is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance, working just 45 weeks per year with all weekends off.

The Role

Our client places people at the heart of their operation and is seeking a Chef Manager with strong craft skills and proven leadership experience. You will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, nutritious food offer that supports students\' well-being and encourages healthier lifestyle choices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day kitchen operations
• Menu planning and high-quality food preparation
• Leading, training, and developing the kitchen team
• Stock control, budgeting, and cost management
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
• Delivering excellent customer satisfaction

An after-school club operates on site, serving up to 80 children. Cover for this service will be required on some days and shared with a second chef.

What\'s on Offer

Our client is an award-winning organisation with a strong focus on food quality and people development, offering excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Free meals on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Term-time working with no weekend shifts
• Career development and progression opportunities
• HIT apprenticeships at all experience levels
• Discounts (retail, dining, leisure & more)
• Team events, awards, and recognition schemes
• Pension scheme, life insurance, and company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial well-being

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent culinary and craft skills
• Be confident managing and running a kitchen
• Have proven experience leading and developing a team
• Demonstrate continuous improvement of standards
• Possess strong financial and budget awareness
• Be confident completing all food safety and health & safety compliance documentation

If you\'re looking for a role that offers stability, progression, and outstanding work-life balance, apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.