Chef Manager

Overview

Closing date: 25 February 2026

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in our in-house Catering Department for a Chef Manager to co-ordinate all aspects of the food service.

A high standard of quality and service will be expected by St Mary’s.

We operate a cashless catering system; therefore, the successful applicant will be required to have some IT experience. The Chef Manager will be responsible for the smooth running of our two school kitchens which are housed in separate blocks and produce meals to support our school community of approximately 1400 students.

Responsibilities will include stock control, financial management, training, staff management and cooking.

• Have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in the catering industry with leadership experience within a catering or hospitality setting
• Have NVQ Level 3 in Catering or City & Guilds 706/2 and Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering
• Have experience of menu design, food costing and budgetary controls.
• Have the ability to deliver a high standard of quality and service including the ability to coordinate and deliver hospitality and event catering.

• As listed above: minimum 4 years’ experience in catering with leadership experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Catering or City & Guilds 706/2 and Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering
• Experience of menu design, food costing and budgetary controls
• Ability to deliver high standard of quality and service including coordinating hospitality and event catering

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit or have an informal telephone conversation with the Director of Business and Finance prior to applying and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.

Application packs may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on (ext 2011) or e-mail rgildin

Applications must be made using the school’s application form – CVs are not accepted.