School Kitchen Lead: Chef Manager (Term-Time)

Olive Dining Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly hours (term-time)

Weekends off

Free meals on duty

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Room for growth

Job summary

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager in London to lead the school kitchen, delivering healthy, balanced meals for students during term-time. You will be the face of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operations and a safe, compliant environment.

You'll plan menus, train staff, manage stocks and budgets, and drive continuous improvement based on feedback from pupils and staff. A hands-on leader who thrives in education settings will excel here.

Qualifications

• Experience in a chef or catering manager role in education is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent communication with adults and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and oversee daily service.
• Plan menus with balance and nutrition for students.
• Manage ordering, stock, and kitchen budgets.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Gather feedback and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Tools

Kitchen finances

Job description

Olive Dining Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager in London to lead the school kitchen, delivering healthy, balanced meals for students during term-time. You will be the face of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operations and a safe, compliant environment.

You'll plan menus, train staff, manage stocks and budgets, and drive continuous improvement based on feedback from pupils and staff. A hands-on leader who thrives in education settings will excel here.