At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage busy kitchens, lead teams, and deliver high-quality meals across schools and catering businesses.
- Company: Berkeley Scott, a dynamic agency with a focus on hospitality.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive pay, and ongoing support from our recruitment team.
- Other info: Opportunities to work in diverse settings around Maidstone.
- Why this job: Make a difference in food service while enjoying variety and flexibility in your work.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in kitchen management, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food.
The predicted salary is between 24 - 24 £ per hour.
Chef Manager – School & Hospitality Agency Work | Maidstone
This Chef Manager role with Berkeley Scott is based in Maidstone, offering temporary agency work across schools and catering businesses.
Starting in September, the position pays between £18.00 and £24.00 per hour, depending on experience and the end employer.
You will manage daily kitchen operations, lead a team, and ensure high standards of food service and hygiene across multiple sites.
The role demands strong leadership, organisational ability, and a background in hospitality management.
This contract provides flexibility, allowing you to work varied shifts while utilising your culinary and supervisory expertise in different settings around Maidstone.
Location: Maidstone and surrounding areas. Pay: £18.00–£24.00 per hour (depending on experience and the end employer). Start date: September. Job type: Temporary Agency Work.
Key responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day running of busy kitchens
- Leading, motivating and supporting kitchen teams
- Planning and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety and allergen standards
- Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste
- Ensuring kitchens operate efficiently and meet client expectations
What we''re looking for
- A minimum of 2 years'' experience as Chef Manager or in a similar kitchen management role
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
- Experience working within schools or contract catering is desirable
- Two satisfactory references
- An Enhanced DBS certificate
- The right to work in the UK
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage, but is not essential
What we offer
- Flexible agency assignments to suit your availability
- Competitive hourly pay of £18.00–£24.00, depending on experience and the end employer
- Opportunities to work across schools and a variety of catering companies
- Ongoing support from the Berkeley-Scott recruitment team
Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.
We operate as an employment agency and employment business.
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