Chef Manager – Independent School - London - £4,000

Monday to Friday | 7:00am to 3:00pm | 52.2 Week Contract

We're recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation within one of London's most unique and creative education environments.

This is not your typical school catering role.

You'll be feeding and supporting talented young pupils and creatives in a school environment where food plays an important part in keeping students energised and ready to perform.

The Offer

• £40,000 salary.
• Monday to Friday operation.
• Typical hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm.
• 52.2-week contract.
• Approximately 7 weeks of school closure throughout the year.
• Opportunity for additional work at other nearby sites during some closure periods if desired.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Genuine autonomy within the role.
• Supportive and people-focused contract catere.

The Operation

• Specialist creative arts school in London.
• Approximately 194 students aged up to 16 years old.
• Retail offer operating on Thursday evenings and Saturdays.
• Tuck shop and break-time retail provision.
• Plenty of opportunity to develop and grow the food offer.

The Food

• Fresh food cooked daily.
• Menus designed around the needs of young performers and creatives.
• More substantial and carbohydrate-focused menus towards the end of the week to support intensive practical sessions and performances.
• Opportunity to introduce new ideas and develop the retail offering.
• Freedom to influence menus and food culture across the school.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day catering operation.
• Manage food safety, compliance and financial performance.
• Drive standards across the kitchen and service.
• Develop and grow the retail opportunities on site.
• Build strong relationships with the school and students.
• Remain hands-on with the food and service.

About You

• Previous Chef Manager experience within education or contract catering
• Open-minded, adaptable and creative in your approach.
• 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