Senior Chef Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; West End; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time contract

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in Hersham is recruiting a Senior Chef Manager to lead the day-to-day catering service at a large secondary school. The role is permanent, term-time only, 39 weeks plus 3 weeks, with a salary of £38,000 per year.

The successful candidate will manage kitchen staff, ensure high-quality, nutritious meals, and maintain food safety standards in a high-volume school setting. This hands-on role requires strong management and operational focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing catering for education settings is essential.
• Proven ability to lead a high-volume kitchen operation.
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergens and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site catering team and oversee daily operations.
• Deliver compliant, nutritious school menus in a busy secondary school environment.
• Control food costs, ordering and stock management.
• Ensure all food safety, allergen and hygiene standards are met.
• Build strong working relationships with school and client stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu planning

Stock control

Budget management

Job description

The Senior Chef Manager at Berkeley Scott in Hersham will lead the daily catering service at a large secondary school, overseeing food preparation and service. This permanent, term-time role operates Monday to Friday, with a salary of £38,000 per annum for 39 weeks plus an additional three weeks.

The position requires a hands-on leader who manages kitchen staff, maintains food safety standards, and ensures nutritious, high-quality meals are consistently produced. Candidates should possess proven experience in education catering and strong team management skills. This role offers a stable working pattern and responsibility for delivering an efficient, well-run operation.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, based in Surrey, working within the education catering sector. They are seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a large secondary school in Walton.

Support Manager/Chef Manager – Term Time Only

Location: Walton on Thames

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday – Term Time Only (39 weeks plus additional 3 weeks)

Education Catering – Large Secondary School

The Role

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the day-to-day catering service, delivering high-quality, nutritious food in a high-volume school environment. The role is operational and hands-on, with responsibility for team leadership, menu delivery, compliance, stock control, and financial performance. You will work closely with school stakeholders to maintain excellent service standards and promote a positive food culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on-site catering team
• Deliver fresh, compliant menus in a busy secondary school setting
• Control food costs, ordering, and stock management
• Ensure all food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards are met
• Build strong working relationships with the school and client

The Offer

• Salary of £38,000 per annum
• Term time only contract – school holidays off
• Monday to Friday working hours (no evenings or weekends)
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Well-supported, modern kitchen environment

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager, Catering manager or Support Manager in a high-volume operation