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Chef Manager

United Kingdom, Twickenham Employment contract · Job Posted February 10, 2026
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We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to join our team at Newland House, a unique and progressive independent day school in Twickenham. This role is perfect for someone who’s serious about food, thrives in a busy, creative environment, and understands the importance of delivering a fresh, vibrant offer that appeals to young people. You’ll be responsible for leading the kitchen operation during term time, crafting seasonal, nutritious menus, managing a small team, and ensuring a high standard of food and service across the board. The school runs Monday to Friday and places a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, and a positive dining experience for pupils and staff alike. If you’re ready to make your mark and shape the future of food in education, this could be your next step. Join us and help set the standard for school catering.

Job Responsibility

  • Work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service
  • Collaborate with the back of house team to help develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences
  • Prepare and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards
  • Establish strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers and faculty
  • Recruit, train, supervise and motivate catering staff
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols
  • Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery and operational efficiency
  • Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Chef Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment
  • Demonstrated experience managing, training, and supporting a team
  • Financially astute, analytical, with experience creating and maintaining budgets and driving commercial performance
  • Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills
  • Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment
  • Meticulous organisational abilities and a high attention to detail
  • Empathetic, clear and highly effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
  • Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills

What we offer

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • 3 volunteering days
  • 3 days grandparent leave
  • 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
  • Bespoke training and development opportunities
  • Pension and life insurance
  • Discounts via our Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays & cinema)
  • Wellbeing hub
  • Access to employee assistance programme
  • Free meals at work
  • Career development opportunities
  • HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

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