Chef Manager - Education Catering
6 days ago
Tunbridge Wells
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