Chef Manager - Term Time Only

We are recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join a Secondary School in Southeastern Greater London, serving over 1000 students. This exciting opportunity is perfect for a passionate Chef Manager with educational catering experience who thrives in a hands-on leadership role, feeding primarily, 500 students daily with 200 main meals plus grab & go options while managing a team of up to 10 assistants and delivering hospitality for parents' evenings, inset days, and buffets. This is for a wonderful Contract Catering company, who really value their team! With excellent work-life balance - 6AM to 3:30PM with a 45-hour, Term Time Only Contract and strong client-facing relationship management opportunities!

Benefits:

Competitive salary – £35,000–£40,00042-week contract with excellent work-life balanceFree meals on dutyFree onsite swimming pool accessElectric vehicle charging pointsPension scheme with employer contributionsHealthcare, wellbeing and Digital GP supportCareer development through training and pathwaysAnd much more!

Requirements:

Large-scale, high-volume production experience is essential in Education or B&I.Strong leadership and ability to motivate and mentor a team.Previous longevity and commitment within previous roles are essential.

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com



  • Location: London, Greater London, England
  • Salary: £35k - 40k per year + Term Time
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Posted: 24-Sep-2025
  • Posted on: careers4a.com