Senior Chef Manager

Berkeley Scott London, England Apr 30, 2026

Type Contract
Pay £42,000/year
Work Onsite
Experience 3 years experience

Senior Chef Manager focuses on manage the on-site catering team.

What the role involves

  • Manage the on-site catering team.
  • Delivering fresh, compliant menus in a busy secondary school setting.
  • Control food costs, ordering, and stock management.
  • Ensure all food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards are met.
  • Build strong working relationships with the school and client.

Skills and requirements

  • Candidates seeking a professional, structured role with genuine work-life balance are encouraged to apply.
  • Find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites.

Confirmed role details

  • £42,000 per annum.
  • Term Time Only (39 weeks plus additional 3 weeks).
  • We are recruiting on behalf of our client, based within South London, working within the education catering sector.
  • They are seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a large secondary school in Tooting.

Candidate fit

  • Proven experience as a Chef Manager, Catering manager or Support Manager in a high-volume operation.
  • Minimum 3 years’ culinary experience.
  • At least 3 years’ experience managing teams and budgets.

Known job details

  • Pay: £42,000 per annum
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