Chef Manager
Core
Lead kitchen operations at an independent school, managing food quality, safety, and team performance to deliver high-quality meals for pupils and staff.
Role type
Senior IC Chef Manager (School Contract Catering)
Builds
Fresh, high-quality meals tailored to school age groups and specific dietary needs
Domain
Education sector + Food Service
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Kitchen management, menu planning, stock control, supplier relationship management, food safety compliance, allergen management, budgeting, 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, collaborate with the school community, champion allergen controls
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC