Term-Time Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Growth

Stirfood; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

35 hours per week

No weekend shifts

Learning & Development opportunities

Job summary

Stirfood is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a school catering site, balancing culinary excellence with strong cost controls and business acumen. You will drive menu development, staff leadership, and on-site client relations, ensuring top standards and profitability.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals using fresh ingredients, while promoting growth through promotions and a structured, term-time schedule. DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a team-based kitchen.
• Strong understanding of gross profit management.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety practices in a professional kitchen.
• Experience in school catering or similar environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the catering unit's performance including cost controls.
• Lead and develop staff to deliver high-quality meals.
• Develop menus using fresh, sustainable ingredients.
• Drive sales growth through promotions and events.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and safety audits.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Health & Safety knowledge

Client relations

Education

OND or HND Qualification (preferred)

Job description

Stirfood is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a school catering site, balancing culinary excellence with strong cost controls and business acumen. You will drive menu development, staff leadership, and on-site client relations, ensuring top standards and profitability.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals using fresh ingredients, while promoting growth through promotions and a structured, term-time schedule. DBS disclosure is required.