Chef Manager

Jubilee Catering Recruitment

Chef Manager – Independent School Catering (Term Time Only), Tunbridge Wells, Kent, up to £45,000

Are you a talented Head Chef ready to take the next step into management, or an experienced Chef Manager looking for a better work-life balance?

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious independent secondary school near Tunbridge Wells, Kent, for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead a busy and successful catering operation.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a high-quality food offering across core dining, hospitality, and school events, with a strong focus on fresh food and exceptional service standards - all within a term time only position, offering an excellent work-life balance.

 

The Role

As Chef Manager, you will be fully responsible for the day-to-day running of the catering operation, leading both front and back of house teams while ensuring high standards across all areas.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the daily catering operation across the school site
  • Leading, motivating, and developing a large FOH and BOH team
  • Building strong relationships with senior leadership, staff, pupils, and parents
  • Managing budgets, forecasting, P&L, and financial reporting
  • Menu planning, including dietary and allergen management
  • Maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards
  • Overseeing hospitality and event catering functions

 

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • An experienced Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or a strong Head Chef ready for progression
  • Experienced within education catering or B&I catering environments
  • A confident leader with excellent people management skills
  • Passionate about fresh food and high culinary standards
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • An excellent communicator who can engage with pupils, staff, and stakeholders
  • Flexible, proactive, and positive in approach

 

Additional Information

  • Term time only position
  • 40 hours per week
  • Working pattern: 5 days out of 7
  • Competitive salary up to £45,000
  • DBS check required for the successful candidate

Interested and keen to apply? Then we’d love to hear from you

 

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