At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage busy kitchens, lead teams, and deliver high-quality meals.
- Company: Berkeley-Scott, a dynamic agency in the hospitality sector.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and ongoing support.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a vibrant environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy variety in your work while making a difference in school catering.
- Qualifications: 2+ years as a Chef Manager with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 24 - 24 £ per hour.
Location: Canterbury and surrounding areas
Pay: £18.00-£24.00 per hour (depending on experience and end employer)
Start Date: September
Job Type: Temporary Agency Work
Berkeley-Scott is recruiting experienced Chef Managers to join our agency team for exciting opportunities across schools and a variety of catering businesses in and around Canterbury starting in September. If you're an organised and motivated hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy flexible agency work while managing kitchen operations across a range of sites.
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 & 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 a 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
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