School Chef Manager

Role Overview Our client is appointing a dedicated and detail-oriented Chef Manager to oversee the catering service within a busy secondary school in Devon. This position requires a highly organised individual capable of balancing hands-on cooking with effective leadership, compliance management, and financial oversight. Location: Devon (EX15) Salary: 30,000 (32.5-hour contract) Weeks: 42 Hours: 45 Shift: 06:3015:30 or 07:00am 16:00pm Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence Manage the full day-to-day kitchen operation including breakfast, break, and lunch services. Maintain high culinary standards while meeting all nutritional requirements. Oversee kitchen preparation, food presentation, and workflow planning. Team Leadership & Development Lead a team of catering assistants, ensuring high morale, communication, and performance. Identify training opportunities and support skill progression within the team. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure the kitchen consistently achieves compliance excellence across all audits. Maintain accurate record-keeping for food safety, cleaning schedules, and equipment checks. Uphold a culture of safety-first practices throughout the team. Financial & Stock Management Manage stock rotation, ordering, delivery checks, and waste reduction. Monitor budget performance and ensure cost-effective operations. Skills & Experience Chef Manager experience within education or volume catering environments. Strong compliance knowledge and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy service environment. TPBN1_UKCT

Created: 2025-11-14