Chef Manager
Core
Lead kitchen operations at a school to deliver fresh, high-quality meals for pupils, staff, and visitors while ensuring food safety and allergen management.
Role type
Senior IC Chef Manager (contract catering)
Builds
Daily catering services for independent schools and colleges
Domain
Education sector + Food service
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Kitchen management, menu planning, stock control, supplier relationship management, budgeting, food safety compliance, allergen management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in contract catering, knowledge of sustainability best practices, passion for seasonal ingredients
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead kitchen operations ensuring food quality and safety, manage and support a small kitchen team, oversee menu planning and stock control, maintain financial records and budgets, ensure compliance with health and safety policies, champion allergen controls
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC