Chef Manager
Temporary
Location: the East of England
About the Role
As a Chef Manager with a further education provider, you'll take day-to-day charge of catering provision, leading the kitchen team and making sure food is prepared and served to a consistently high standard.
You'll combine hands-on cooking with the organisation behind it — planning menus, managing stock and ordering, and keeping the kitchen running safely and efficiently across busy service periods.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the day-to-day running of the kitchen and catering service.
- Preparing and cooking food to a high and consistent standard.
- Planning menus and managing ordering, stock control and portion costs.
- Supervising, supporting and allocating work to the catering team.
- Maintaining food hygiene, health and safety and allergen standards at all times.
- Keeping accurate records relating to food safety, stock and service.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience working as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or in a similar supervisory catering role
- A relevant food hygiene qualification
- Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and health and safety practice
- The ability to lead a team and manage a busy service
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience of catering within an education or similar setting
- Experience of menu planning and budget or stock management
If you're ready to lead a kitchen team and deliver catering you can be proud of, we'd love to hear from you.
Chef Manager (Temporary) employer: Dovetail & Slate
Dovetail and Slate is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of skilled trades. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer ongoing training, a supportive work culture, and generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives. Join us in a collaborative environment where your expertise in Fabrication and Welding can truly make a difference in the lives of apprentices.
