Chef Manager

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The Company

An exciting and growing contract catering business within the education catering sector, currently operating across 150+ sites nationwide.

The company prides itself on a strong people-first culture, focusing on team development, fresh food, and building genuine relationships with clients and teams.

With continued growth, they are looking to appoint a strong Chef Manager to lead one of their flagship school contracts.

The Package

• Salary: £45,000 per annum
• Term Time Only - 42 weeks
• Monday to Friday
• Working hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm (40 hours per week)
• Bonus scheme available
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing group

The Job Role

This Chef Manager role is based at a flagship secondary school site

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of 12-15 staff
• Managing high-volume service with approximately 1,000 daily covers
• Overseeing both main restaurant service and grab & go offer (40/60 split)
• Delivering a fresh food-led offer with a focus on quality and consistency
• Acting as the face of the contract, building strong relationships with the client and stakeholders
• Managing labour, food costs, and overall site performance
• Ensuring high standards of compliance, food safety, and service delivery
• Supporting light hospitality requirements on site

This is a high-profile Chef Manager position, requiring someone who is confident, organised, and consistently operating at a high level.

The Requirements

We are looking for a strong, hands-on Chef Manager with experience in high-volume education or contract catering environments.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience managing large, demanding teams and high-volume sites
• Be confident in dealing with client relationships, including more demanding stakeholders
• Be a strong leader who can motivate and develop teams
• Have a solid understanding of commercial performance and cost control
• Be passionate about fresh food and quality delivery
• Be adaptable and aligned with a people-first culture
• Be ambitious and looking for long-term progression

The Location

• Flagship secondary school site in North London (location details available on application).
• On-site parking available.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Chef Manager looking to take on a flagship site within education catering, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and people-focused business.

Please apply today or contact:

Consultant: Jay Pindolia
+44 7345 603172 (Call or WhatsApp)
jay@talenthive.co.uk