Chef Manager

PermanentNEW

Chef Manager – Term-Time Only
Location: Southwark
Salary: £40,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00
Working Pattern: Term-time only (39 weeks per year, including inset days)

Platinum Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a respected secondary school in Southwark to recruit an experienced Chef Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and passionate professional with previous secondary school experience to lead a dedicated catering team and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals to students and staff.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Term-time only – enjoy school holidays off
• Long-term, secure position with excellent benefits
• Daytime hours – no evenings or weekends
• Free meals on shift and uniform provided
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to a staff benefits platform and pension scheme
• Supportive, friendly team environment where your ideas are valued

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of catering staff, ensuring smooth daily operations
• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals to students and staff
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
• Plan menus and introduce creative ideas to improve meal quality and variety
• Manage stock levels, place orders, and maintain excellent supplier relationships
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure a seamless catering service

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager in a secondary school
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality, healthy food for children and young people
• Relevant food hygiene qualification and allergen awareness training
• Confident in managing compliance, health and safety, and team performance

Ready to apply?
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Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Number: 933885 | INDCATERERING
Location: Southwark
Job Role: Chef Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.