Chef Manager
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£17 - £17 Hourly
Full-Time
Chef Manager
* Term time only - 39 weeks plus 4.3 weeks holiday
* Great work-life balance
* South Croydon
* 37.5 hours per week - 7:00am - 3:00pm
* £17 per hour - Permanent Contract
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead a friendly school catering team within a primary school environment in South Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with previous experience in a maintained (state) school environment who is looking for a great work-life balance with daytime hours only.
The Role
* Managing the day-to-day catering operation in a primary school
* Preparing and serving approximately 200 fresh meals per day
* Leading and supporting a team of 3 Catering Assistants
* Producing nutritious, well-presented meals in line with school food standards
* Managing menus, stock control, food safety, and hygiene compliance
* Maintaining high standards of service and customer care for pupils and staff
The Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience as a Chef Manager or strong Senior Chef/Supervisor ready to step up
* Experience in education or contract catering preferred
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Passion for fresh food and child-focused catering
* Confident working independently and managing a small team
What's on Offer
* £17 per hour, paid weekly or monthly
* Term-time only working - ideal for work-life balance
* 39 working weeks plus 4.8 weeks paid holiday
* Permanent contract
* Excellent training and clear opportunities for career progression
* Employee Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* 4.8 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)
If you are a motivated Chef Manager looking to make a positive impact in a school setting while enjoying sociable hours, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us to find out more.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
* Term time only - 39 weeks plus 4.3 weeks holiday
* Great work-life balance
* South Croydon
* 37.5 hours per week - 7:00am - 3:00pm
* £17 per hour - Permanent Contract
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead a friendly school catering team within a primary school environment in South Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with previous experience in a maintained (state) school environment who is looking for a great work-life balance with daytime hours only.
The Role
* Managing the day-to-day catering operation in a primary school
* Preparing and serving approximately 200 fresh meals per day
* Leading and supporting a team of 3 Catering Assistants
* Producing nutritious, well-presented meals in line with school food standards
* Managing menus, stock control, food safety, and hygiene compliance
* Maintaining high standards of service and customer care for pupils and staff
The Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience as a Chef Manager or strong Senior Chef/Supervisor ready to step up
* Experience in education or contract catering preferred
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Passion for fresh food and child-focused catering
* Confident working independently and managing a small team
What's on Offer
* £17 per hour, paid weekly or monthly
* Term-time only working - ideal for work-life balance
* 39 working weeks plus 4.8 weeks paid holiday
* Permanent contract
* Excellent training and clear opportunities for career progression
* Employee Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* 4.8 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)
If you are a motivated Chef Manager looking to make a positive impact in a school setting while enjoying sociable hours, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us to find out more.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Reference: 225135734
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Chef Manager
Posted on May 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom
Hospitality
Immediate Start
£17 - £17 Hourly
Full-Time
Chef Manager
* Term time only - 39 weeks plus 4.3 weeks holiday
* Great work-life balance
* South Croydon
* 37.5 hours per week - 7:00am - 3:00pm
* £17 per hour - Permanent Contract
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead a friendly school catering team within a primary school environment in South Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with previous experience in a maintained (state) school environment who is looking for a great work-life balance with daytime hours only.
The Role
* Managing the day-to-day catering operation in a primary school
* Preparing and serving approximately 200 fresh meals per day
* Leading and supporting a team of 3 Catering Assistants
* Producing nutritious, well-presented meals in line with school food standards
* Managing menus, stock control, food safety, and hygiene compliance
* Maintaining high standards of service and customer care for pupils and staff
The Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience as a Chef Manager or strong Senior Chef/Supervisor ready to step up
* Experience in education or contract catering preferred
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Passion for fresh food and child-focused catering
* Confident working independently and managing a small team
What's on Offer
* £17 per hour, paid weekly or monthly
* Term-time only working - ideal for work-life balance
* 39 working weeks plus 4.8 weeks paid holiday
* Permanent contract
* Excellent training and clear opportunities for career progression
* Employee Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* 4.8 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)
If you are a motivated Chef Manager looking to make a positive impact in a school setting while enjoying sociable hours, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us to find out more.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
* Term time only - 39 weeks plus 4.3 weeks holiday
* Great work-life balance
* South Croydon
* 37.5 hours per week - 7:00am - 3:00pm
* £17 per hour - Permanent Contract
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead a friendly school catering team within a primary school environment in South Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with previous experience in a maintained (state) school environment who is looking for a great work-life balance with daytime hours only.
The Role
* Managing the day-to-day catering operation in a primary school
* Preparing and serving approximately 200 fresh meals per day
* Leading and supporting a team of 3 Catering Assistants
* Producing nutritious, well-presented meals in line with school food standards
* Managing menus, stock control, food safety, and hygiene compliance
* Maintaining high standards of service and customer care for pupils and staff
The Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience as a Chef Manager or strong Senior Chef/Supervisor ready to step up
* Experience in education or contract catering preferred
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Passion for fresh food and child-focused catering
* Confident working independently and managing a small team
What's on Offer
* £17 per hour, paid weekly or monthly
* Term-time only working - ideal for work-life balance
* 39 working weeks plus 4.8 weeks paid holiday
* Permanent contract
* Excellent training and clear opportunities for career progression
* Employee Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* 4.8 weeks paid holiday (pro rata)
If you are a motivated Chef Manager looking to make a positive impact in a school setting while enjoying sociable hours, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us to find out more.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Reference: 225135734
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