Catering Manager / Head Chef Education Brighton Area £40,444 £44,253 FTE | Pro Rata 37 Hours Per Week | 39 Weeks Per Year MondayFriday | No Late Nights | Fantastic Work-Life Balance Are you an experiencedHead Chef, Chef Manager or Catering Managerlooking to get your evenings, weekends and school holidays back? We are recruiting for a fantasticCatering Manager / Head Chefopportunity within a specialist education setting in the Brighton area. This is a brilliant role for a quality chef who still loves being hands-on in the kitchen but is ready to take ownership of their own catering operation. You'll be responsible for creating and delivering nutritious, high-qualitylunch and hot dinner services, while managing menus, ordering, stock, food safety, allergens, compliance and departmental budgets. You'll also directly manage a Kitchen Assistant and work closely with the wider management team. The Hours 37 hours per week 39 weeks per year MondayThursday: approximately 10.30am7.00pm Friday: approximately 10.00am3.00pm Some flexibility available No traditional restaurant late nights Excellent school-based working pattern For a chef coming from hotels, restaurants or contract catering, the lifestyle difference could be enormous. Salary £40,444 £44,253 FTE, depending on experience, pro-rated for 39 weeks plus annual leave entitlement. The salary range also benefits from annual increments within the pay scale and applicable local government pay awards. What We're Looking For We're interested in experienced: Catering Managers | Chef Managers | Head Chefs | Senior Sous Chefs ready to step up You'll need strong hands-on cooking ability combined with the confidence to run a catering operation. Ideally, you'll have: Relevant catering and management experience Recognised professional catering qualifications Intermediate Food Safety certification Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and Health & Safety Menu planning and nutritional awareness Stock ordering and supplier management experience Budgetary and cost-control skills Good communication and basic Microsoft Office skills Experience withinschools, education, healthcare, care homes or contract cateringwould be particularly useful, although strong chefs from other quality operations are encouraged to apply. A Role With Purpose This isn't just another kitchen. You'll be working within a specialist educational environment supporting young people, with the opportunity to genuinely become part of the school community. Professional development is encouraged, with ongoing CPD and additional training available. The successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate safeguarding checks, including anEnhanced DBS. Interested? Apply with your CV today for a confidential conversation with our recruitment team. TPBN1_UKCT
Catering Manager employer: Hospitality Hunters
Join our dynamic team as a Chef de Partie at the National Stadium, where you'll be part of an exciting work environment that thrives on passion and creativity. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work at prestigious events, all while enjoying a supportive culture that values teamwork and excellence in culinary arts.
