Chef Manager - Private Education
6 days ago
Rugby
Kitchen Manager – Prestigious Independent School (Rugby) £38,000 | 40 hours | 5 days out of 7 | One weekend off each month Are you a passionate, hands‑on chef who loves fresh food, team leadership, and running a smooth, well‑organised kitchen? This is a rare chance to take the lead in a prestigious independent school just outside Rugby, managing the daily catering for a warm, close‑knit residential house of around 60 pupils. This isn't your typical contract catering role — it's a chance to cook real food, lead your own team, and be part of a high‑quality, well‑respected environment with great work‑life balance. Why You'll Love This Role • A stable, year‑round position with a 40‑hour week, • Creative freedom to design menus, develop dishes, and champion fresh ingredients, • Lead a friendly team of 4 chefs and 2 kitchen assistants, • Cook for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — plus the occasional special event or school gala, • Be part of a prestigious, well‑equipped environment where quality really matters, • Running your kitchen like it's your own — from menu planning to ordering to daily service, • Cooking fresh, nutritious meals for around 60 pup...