Chef Manager

6 days ago

Bushey, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Enhance Catering Recruitment Full time £38,000 - £60,000 per year

Role Overview

Our client is recruiting an outstanding and polished Chef Manager
 to lead the catering operations of a high-profile secondary school located in the St John's Wood area. This role demands strong operational leadership, exemplary culinary standards, and the ability to deliver a premium service to a diverse and high-expectation school community.

Location:
 St John's Wood Area (NW8)

Salary:
 £38,000 per annum

Weeks:
 42 · 
Hours:
 45 · 
Shift:
 06:30am – 15:30pm

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Culinary Leadership

  • Lead all day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple service points.
  • Design and implement menus that balance nutritional standards, creativity, and student appeal.
  • Ensure all dishes are of exceptional quality, with consistent presentation and flavour.

Leadership & People Development

  • Provide strong leadership to the catering team, fostering high performance and positive culture.
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
  • Encourage innovation, ownership, and continual improvement within the team.

Compliance Governance

  • Ensure full adherence to food safety legislation, allergen management, COSHH, HACCP, and audit requirements.
  • Maintain all documentation to an exemplary standard.

Financial Management

  • Manage the site's catering budget, achieving agreed GP and labour targets.
  • Oversee stock management, supplier negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong relationships with school leadership, staff, and students.
  • Proactively address feedback and implement enhancements to improve service quality.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong background leading a high-profile catering service in education or contract catering.
  • Excellent culinary and leadership skills, with a passion for fresh, modern food.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, compliance, and operational performance.
  • High level of professionalism and communication ability.

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