Chef Manager
Temporary
Location: the East of England
About the Role
As a Chef Manager with a further education provider, you'll take day-to-day charge of catering provision, leading the kitchen team and making sure food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard.
You'll combine hands-on cooking with the organisation behind it — planning menus, managing stock and ordering, and keeping the kitchen running safely and efficiently across busy service periods.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the day-to-day running of the kitchen and catering service.
Preparing and cooking food to a high and consistent standard.
Planning menus and managing ordering, stock control and portion costs.
Supervising, supporting and allocating work to the catering team.
Maintaining food hygiene, health and safety and allergen standards at all times.
Keeping accurate records relating to food safety, stock and service.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience working as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or in a similar supervisory catering role
A relevant food hygiene qualification
Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and health and safety practice
The ability to lead a team and manage a busy service
Desirable (but not essential):
Experience of catering within an education or similar setting
Experience of menu planning and budget or stock management
If you're ready to lead a kitchen team and deliver catering you can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.