Relief Chef Manager – School’s – South London/Kent or North-East London – £38,000 - £42,000

We're recruiting Relief Chef Managers for a leading education catering business operating across primary and secondary schools throughout London and the South-East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager or Head Chef from education catering or B&I contract catering looking for a varied multi-site role with genuine work-life balance, strong support and excellent long-term progression opportunities.

The Offer

• £38,000 - £42,000 salary
• Term-time only + 2 additional working weeks
• Monday to Friday operation
• Mileage and travel expenses paid
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Ongoing training and development
• Internal progression opportunities
• Strong work-life balance

The Operation

• Leading education catering business.
• Mixture of primary and secondary school contracts.
• Multi-site relief role supporting schools across the region.
• Fresh food-focused catering operations.
• Monday to Friday service.
• Supporting sites during holidays, vacancies, training and mobilisations.
• 5 positions available across South London and Kent.
• 5 positions available across North-East London.

The Role

• Support multiple school catering operations across your region.
• Lead and develop kitchen teams on site.
• Manage food production and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and health & safety procedures.
• Manage stock control, ordering and food cost controls.
• Build strong relationships with school leadership teams.
• Support contract mobilisations and operational projects.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and client satisfaction.
• Drive consistency, standards and performance across sites.

About You

• Previous Chef Manager or Head Chef experience.
• Education catering or B&I contract catering background essential.
• MUST have a driver’s licence and car.
• 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