Chef Manager

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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Kitchen Manager to lead a busy, high-quality school catering operation in South London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys working with fresh food, leading teams, and making a positive impact on young peoples daily lives all while maintaining an excellent worklife balance.
The Role As Kitchen Manager, you will be fully responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, well-presented meals that meet high standards of quality, safety, and service.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and motivating a kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality meals

Planning menus in line with nutritional guidelines and budget requirements

Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen, and health & safety standards

Managing stock control, ordering, and cost management

Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation

Building positive relationships with school staff and pupils

About You Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar leadership role

Strong people management and organisational skills

A passion for fresh, nutritious food and child-focused catering

Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens, and compliance

Ability to work efficiently in a structured, fast-paced environment

Whats On Offer Competitive salary of £34,000 £38,000

Monday to Friday working hours no evenings or weekends

School-based role offering a great worklife balance

Supportive working environment with opportunities to make a real difference

If youre an enthusiastic Kitchen Manager looking for a rewarding role within education catering, wed love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence.

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Location:
Sutton Coldfield
Job Type:
FullTime

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