Group Chef – Education Catering

Berkeley Scott; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent contact caterer seeks a Group Chef for education catering in Chesterfield. This role requires expertise in managing operations across multiple sites, focusing on food quality and client relationships. The candidate will thrive in a self-managed position, demonstrating strong financial and people management skills.

Benefits

Car and package

Mileage provided

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Regional or Area, Operations, Support, or Group Executive Chef.
• Background in education catering management across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of food quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all craft operations for a large primary school group.
• Manage direct reports and excel in a fully autonomous role.
• Work on exceeding targets and maintaining service quality.

Skills

Financial Management

People Management

Client Relationship Building

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Group Chef – Education Catering, Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

20.08.2025

Job Description:

Group Chef – Education Catering – Chesterfield – £30,000 p/a

• 42 working weeks per year
• Car and package
• Monday to Friday
• Mileage provided
• Benefits package

My client is an established independent contact caterer, seeking to recruit an experienced Group Chef for their expanding business in the education catering sector.

They are a rapidly expanding and successful company, looking for a candidate to oversee all craft operations for a large primary school group in the Chesterfield and Rotherham area.

The right candidate will work in a fully autonomous role, thriving in a position that requires high levels of self-management. You should excel at exceeding targets and possess excellent financial and people management skills.

You should have current Regional or Area, Operations, Support, or Group Executive Chef experience in the education catering sector across multiple sites, with a background of managing direct reports, and a passion for food and service quality, including strong knowledge of education catering management, client relationship building, people skills, financial acumen, and a proven success record.

In return, they offer a competitive salary along with an excellent bonus and incentive package.

This role is subject to a full background check.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV to discuss further.

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