School Chef Manager: Lead Fresh Menus & Team

COREcruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

42-week contract

Established team of 10

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is recruiting a Chef Manager for a large secondary school catering operation in Bristol. The role oversees multiple outlets, leading a team of about 10, with a focus on fresh, student-friendly menus and high standards of food quality and safety.

The position offers a daytime Monday–Friday schedule, approximately 45 hours per week, and a 42-week contract (subject to confirmation) with a £38,000 annual salary.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef Manager or School Catering Manager.
• Secondary school catering experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergens.
• Comfortable managing budgets and food costs.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily school catering operation.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Oversee food production across three service areas.
• Create fresh, nutritious and appealing menus.
• Manage ordering, stock, budgets and food costs.
• Maintain excellent food safety and allergen standards.
• Build strong relationships with the school.
• Drive food quality, service and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Budget management

Food safety

High-volume service

Menu development

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd is recruiting a Chef Manager for a large secondary school catering operation in Bristol. The role oversees multiple outlets, leading a team of about 10, with a focus on fresh, student-friendly menus and high standards of food quality and safety.

The position offers a daytime Monday–Friday schedule, approximately 45 hours per week, and a 42-week contract (subject to confirmation) with a £38,000 annual salary.