Chef Manager

Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 3:00pm | 40 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Full Time

Shoreham-by-Sea, England, BN43 6YT

£38000 per annum

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role must have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including the Children’s Barred List, and two suitable references.

• Create and deliver fresh, nutritious meals (up to 1200 covers per day for KS7 - KS13)
• Lead, manage and motivate our catering team of 11 Kitchen Assistants and 1 Chef
• Take full ownership of the catering operation, ensuring a smooth and efficient service
• Manage stock, ordering and budgets effectively to meet operational targets
• Champion compliance, leading on food safety, hygiene and quality standards

• A passion for delivering high‑quality meals and a consistent service
• Proven experience in a Chef Manager role
• Experience with in an Education Catering Operation is advantageous
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and support your team
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities, with confidence in running the catering operation efficiently
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, stock and catering performance

• Free, tasty meals – enjoy nutritious food on us while you work
• Flexible working – including part‑time roles to accommodate life’s demands
• Plenty of time to unwind – flexibility around family life with holidays matching the school calendar
• Leave for life’s important moments – covering family, personal or unexpected events
• Give back time – paid volunteering days for causes you care about
• Room to grow – career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career
• Financial security – pension schemes and life assurance
• Exclusive discounts – savings on entertainment, leisure and travel