Term-Time School Chef Manager | Lead, Menu & P&L

Stir Food Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized school catering company in the UK is looking for a Chef Manager to lead their catering operations. The role demands strong culinary skills, team leadership, and financial management expertise. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality meal preparation, driving sales growth, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. This full-time position offers a Monday to Friday schedule without late nights, emphasizing work-life balance and career development opportunities within a passionate team dedicated to transforming school kitchens.

Benefits

Work-life balance (no weekends)

40 hours per week

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in managing a catering team.
• Strong track record in achieving sales targets.
• Ability to develop and maintain menu excellence.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance across all aspects of the catering unit.
• Ensure full financial command of the catering operation.
• Lead the team and maintain high service standards.
• Implement sales promotions and manage client relations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Financial management

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

OND or HND Qualification

Job description

A specialized school catering company in the UK is looking for a Chef Manager to lead their catering operations. The role demands strong culinary skills, team leadership, and financial management expertise. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality meal preparation, driving sales growth, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. This full-time position offers a Monday to Friday schedule without late nights, emphasizing work-life balance and career development opportunities within a passionate team dedicated to transforming school kitchens.