Kitchen Manager

Interaction Recruitment; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering sector is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee meal provision for students. The role includes managing a team in a high-volume environment with opportunities for overtime, benefits, and a focus on work-life balance. If you possess the necessary experience and leadership skills, apply now for an opportunity in Nuneaton.

Benefits

Better work-life balance

Overtime available

Access to a digital GP

Travel discounts

Grocery shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Uniform and meals on duty

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Free wellness and fitness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a catering team in high volume environments.
• Indate L2 Food Safety or willingness to complete training.
• Driver with access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team including Assistant Kitchen Manager, Chef, and Catering Assistants.
• Provide freshly prepared meals for approximately 60 students.
• Manage catering operations at a school site.

Skills

Team Management

Catering Experience

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to support and lead a small team of staff to include the Assistant Kitchen Manager, a Chef and five Catering Assistants in providing freshly prepared meals to approximately sixty students at a School in Rugby, Warwickshire.

Rota: 5 out of 7 days per week, 40 hours per week plus overtime, you can opt in for the term time only role at 40 weeks per annum or full time contract at 52 weeks.

Salary: £17.68 per hour. The salary will depend on whether you are contracted to a permanent role 40 weeks or 52 weeks of the year. Overtime paid in addition to your contracted hours.

Typical shift: 07:00-15:00 or 11:30-19:30 and your days off will usuall land on Friday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday each week. You will work 1 in 4 weekends on average.

Experience required: high volume, contract catering, school catering or hotel background.

Requirements:

you must be a driver with access to a reliable vehicle due to site location
you must have an enhanced DBS clearance before deployment
you will have experience managing a catering team in a high volume environment
you could be a senior Chef looking to manage a team instead of cooking
you'll need an indate L2 in Food Safety or be willing to complete the training again
you'll ideally have experience at managing a team for events
Benefits and perks:

better work life balance
overtime available to enhance earnings
access to a digital GP for you and your family
travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and more
grocery shopping discounts with Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons and more
up to 44% discount on cinema tickets
uniform, meal on duty, free onsite parking
pension
free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
We are looking to interview ASAP. If you are an experienced Kitchen Manager or Leader within a commercial kitchen environment looking for a new role, please contact Cheryl Wilson or Lucie Campbell at Interaction Recruitment Northampton Branch or apply to this advert at your earliest opportunity.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Interaction Recruitment

Location:

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 28th 2025

Sector:

Catering

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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