Chef Manager - Secondary School

Chef Manager - Education Catering - Bristol - £16PH

We’re recruiting a Chef Manager to lead a busy secondary school catering operation in Bristol, overseeing a fresh food lunch service alongside a popular break-time offer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Chef Manager or Senior Chef looking for a Monday–Friday role with genuine work–life balance, while still running a fast-paced and rewarding kitchen operation.

The Offer

£16 per hour35 hours per week39 weeks per yearMonday to Friday operation07:30am - 14:30pmNo evenings!No Christmas working!Term-time only role

The School & Operation

Large secondary school based in Bristol.Over 1000 pupils on site.Busy mid-morning break & lunch operation.3 separate food counter areas.Fresh food focused offer.Fast-paced education catering environment.Supported by a small on-site catering team.Strong focus on service standards, speed & consistency.

The Food Offer

Mid-morning break service.Hot lunch offer daily.Fresh cakes, grab & go & retail-style counters.Multiple food concepts across service points.Seasonal menus & monthly promotions.High-volume service with fresh ingredients.

The Role

Lead the full catering operation as Chef Manager.Take ownership of both financial & operational performance.Manage food purchasing, labour & stock control.Drive sales through promotions & food innovation.Lead, train & motivate the kitchen team daily.Maintain high food quality & presentation standards.Ensure compliance with all H&S and food safety procedures.Run a smooth, organised and efficient kitchen operation.Build a positive kitchen culture and strong team environment.

About You

Previous Chef Manager or education catering experience preferred.Strong understanding of GP, labour and stock management.Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com