Salary: Up to £37,000
Location: South-East London
Hours: 40 hours per week | 40 weeks per year
Want to run your own kitchen, lead a great team and actually have the school holidays to enjoy?
I'm recruiting an Executive Chef Manager for a busy secondary school catering operation in South-East London.
You'll take ownership of the food, team and day-to-day operation, leading a team of 13 and making sure fresh food, service and standards are consistently delivered.
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £37,000 salary
- Term-time contract - 40 weeks per year
- 40-hour working week
- Excellent work-life balance
- Training and professional development
- Opportunity to progress within a growing education caterer
The Operation
- Busy secondary school environment
- Team of 13
- Breakfast and main food service
- Fresh, quality-led food
- High-volume daily catering
- Opportunity to support other local sites
The Role
- Lead the full kitchen and catering operation
- Manage, train and develop the team
- Drive food quality and presentation
- Deliver engaging, modern menus
- Manage budgets, GP and food costs
- Oversee ordering, stock and waste
- Maintain food safety and compliance
- Support nearby school sites when required
About You
- Chef Manager, Executive Chef Manager or strong Head Chef
- Hands-on and operationally very strong
- Confident managing and developing a sizeable team
- Strong fresh-food and organisational skills
- Commercially aware with good cost control
- Education or contract catering experience beneficial
- Full UK driving licence and ability to drive is essential
This needs someone who enjoys being visible, hands-on and involved in the operation, while also having the leadership skills to develop the team and continuously improve the food offer.
For a chef looking for up to £37,000, a 40-hour week and only 40 working weeks per year, it's a fantastic opportunity to combine career progression with genuine work-life balance.
The interview process will start with an initial phone interview, followed by a practical trade test for successful candidates.
An enhanced DBS and relevant safeguarding checks will be required.
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Executive Chef Manager - Education Catering employer: COREcruitment Ltd
Join a vibrant and growing hospitality group in the heart of London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work culture led by an inspiring mentor, this position offers unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dynamic team. Enjoy the benefits of working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and employee welfare, all while being part of a company with ambitious plans for the future.
