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Chef Manager

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 31,500 - 31,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: KT23, Bookham, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Chef Manager – Primary School Catering

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm
Contract: 42 weeks per year

ETAB Recruits is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established education catering provider for an experienced Chef Manager to lead catering operations across an Infant and Junior School in Leatherhead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate catering professional seeking an excellent work-life balance while managing two separate school dining facilities, each serving approximately 250 meals per day.

The Role

As Chef Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service.

Leading a team of 4 General Assistants, you will be responsible for the smooth running of both kitchens, delivering an outstanding dining experience for pupils and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities

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    Oversee catering operations across both Infant and Junior School kitchens.

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    Manage the preparation and service of approximately 500 meals daily.

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    Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4 General Assistants.

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    Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and HACCP procedures.

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    Manage stock control, ordering, and food cost budgets.

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    Deliver menus in line with School Food Standards.

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    Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and presentation.

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    Build strong relationships with school stakeholders and catering teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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    Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or Head Chef.

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    Experience within education, contract catering, healthcare, or high-volume catering environments.

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    Strong leadership and people management skills.

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    A passion for delivering fresh, nutritious food.

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    Food Safety Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

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    Excellent organisational and communication skills.

What's on Offer

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    Salary of £31,500 per annum.

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    Monday to Friday working pattern.

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    7:00am – 3:00pm shifts.

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    42-week contract offering an excellent work-life balance.

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    School holidays off outside contracted weeks.

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    Pension scheme.

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    Training and development opportunities.

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    A rewarding leadership role within a supportive and professional environment.

If you are an experienced catering professional looking for a role that combines leadership, responsibility, and work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through ETAB Recruits for immediate consideration

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