Dagenham
Chef Manager – Term Time Only Location: RM10 Salary: £38,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, Term Time Only (plus 3 Weeks) Contract: Permanent We are proud to be an award-winning organisation and an Employer of Choice in the catering sector. We're currently seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to lead a high-performing catering operation at a large, thriving secondary school in This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager who is passionate about great food, strong leadership, and delivering an excellent dining experience in an educational setting. The Role As Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a busy secondary school kitchen. You'll lead an on-site team, including another chef in the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service are maintained. With full control over menu planning, compliance, stock management, and team development, this role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support. What We Offer Competitive salary of £38,000 Term time only – enjoy school holidays off Monday to Friday schedule – no evenings or weekends A supportive, award-winning employer with a focus on staff development Opportunities for progression within a growing, respected company About You Proven experience in a similar Chef Manager or Head Chef role At least 3 years' hands-on culinary experience and 2 years of team/financial management Confident with menu planning, budget control, and compliance standards Food Safety Level 3 (essential) Strong organisational and communication skills A genuine passion for food, service, and leading a team If you're looking for a rewarding, term-time role with an employer that values innovation, teamwork, and quality, we'd love to hear from you. Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites TPBN1_UKCT