Chef Manager

About this Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to blend culinary skills with educational service in a stable, school-based environment. You will lead and inspire a catering team in a predictable, daytime schedule aligned with the school day.

Unlike traditional hospitality roles, this position offers:

• Family-friendly hours – no late nights, no split shifts, no weekend work
• Term-time working plus 2 weeks within the holiday period – enjoy the rest of the school holidays off
• Predictable routine – stable daytime hours aligned with the school day
• Work-life balance – more time for family, hobbies, and personal wellbeing

• Generous pension scheme
• Paid holidays 28 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated salary across the year)
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Supportive, community-focused working environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Job security within the education sector

As Chef Manager, you will:

• Work closely with the Head of Catering to lead and inspire a catering team
• Plan and prepare healthy, balanced meals in line with school standards
• Manage stock, ordering, and budgets
• Ensure high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Create a positive dining experience for students and staff

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a chef, ideally in a large catering environment
• Experience in education is desirable but not essential – a willingness to understand the sector is essential
• Enjoys working in a structured, daytime environment
• Values routine, reliability, and teamwork
• Is passionate about providing nutritious, high-quality food
• Wants a long-term role with excellent work-life balance

If you love cooking but are ready to leave behind the demands of traditional hospitality, this could be the perfect next step. Join us and rediscover why you became a chef.