Chef Manager
Core
Prepare, cook, and present nutritionally balanced food for students and staff in schools and colleges while managing kitchen operations and team leadership.
Role type
Senior IC Chef Manager (Education Sector)
Builds
Daily meal service and kitchen operations for schools and colleges
Domain
Education + Food Service
Required skills
Culinary skills, Food safety management, HACCP knowledge, Allergen management, Team leadership, Budget management, Menu planning, Stock control, Health & Safety compliance, Financial analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in professional catering, Rota organization, Performance management, Client communication, Cost-effective menu planning, Waste reduction
Technologies
Catering systems, Tills/EPOS, Basic computer systems
Responsibilities
Prepare and cook food to standards, Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, Supervise and train kitchen teams, Manage inventories and budgets, Act as main point of contact for client schools, Monitor KPIs and financial targets
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC