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Chef Manager

United Kingdom, Stratford Employment contract 45000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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As a Chef Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for running a high-volume kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students every day. This is a hands-on, leadership role where you’ll manage your team, maintain high standards, and ensure smooth, efficient service.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
  • Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume
  • Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets
  • Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met
  • Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders
  • Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish

Requirements

  • Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments
  • Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes
  • Strong people management and team leadership skills
  • Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • A proactive, hands-on approach and pride in maintaining high standards

What we offer

  • Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
  • All school holidays off
  • Free meals on shift and uniform provided
  • Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
  • Access to free qualifications
  • Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
  • Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers

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