Chef Manager - Education Catering - Bristol - £16PH

We’re recruiting a Chef Manager to lead a busy secondary school catering operation in Bristol, overseeing a fresh food lunch service alongside a popular break-time offer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Chef Manager or Senior Chef looking for a Monday–Friday role with genuine work–life balance, while still running a fast-paced and rewarding kitchen operation.

The Offer

• £16 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• 39 weeks per year
• Monday to Friday operation
• 07:30am - 14:30pm
• No evenings!
• No Christmas working!
• Term-time only role

The School & Operation

• Large secondary school based in Bristol.
• Over 1000 pupils on site.
• Busy mid-morning break & lunch operation.
• 3 separate food counter areas.
• Fresh food focused offer.
• Fast-paced education catering environment.
• Supported by a small on-site catering team.
• Strong focus on service standards, speed & consistency.

The Food Offer

• Mid-morning break service.
• Hot lunch offer daily.
• Fresh cakes, grab & go & retail-style counters.
• Multiple food concepts across service points.
• Seasonal menus & monthly promotions.
• High-volume service with fresh ingredients.

The Role

• Lead the full catering operation as Chef Manager.
• Take ownership of both financial & operational performance.
• Manage food purchasing, labour & stock control.
• Drive sales through promotions & food innovation.
• Lead, train & motivate the kitchen team daily.
• Maintain high food quality & presentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with all H&S and food safety procedures.
• Run a smooth, organised and efficient kitchen operation.
• Build a positive kitchen culture and strong team environment.

About You

• Previous Chef Manager or education catering experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GP, labour and stock management.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com