Chef Manager - Education

Posting date:	23 March 2026
Salary:	£35,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	22 April 2026
Location:	SG19
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	HR-CL Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	647647-40830

Summary

Chef Manager, Education, SG18 Hertfordshire £35k term time only

Are you a Head Chef looking for a step up or a Chef Manager who wants more of a work life balance? If you have B&I or school catering experience, then we may have the perfect job for you!

Our client is looking for a strong Chef Manager to lead the catering at this secondary school based in SG18, Hertfordshire. Catering for approx. 350 daily plus staff, this is a busy kitchen producing good fresh food.

What you will be doing:

• Fully responsible for the running of the catering operation
• Leading, managing and developing a large team – both FOH and BOH
• Liaising with the Head of School, parents and pupils
• Managing all financial aspects including budgets, forecasts, P&L and reporting
• Menu planning and managing dietary/allergens
• Ensuring all food is to the standard expected by the school

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, term time only (42 weeks)

What we are looking for:

• a strong Chef Manager or Head Chef looking for a step up
• experienced within catering for schools or B&I experience (essential)
• a good manager - able to lead and manage all team members
• excellent culinary skills with attention to detail and presentation
• exceptionally organised
• strong in communication and able to liaise with pupils and school staff
• flexible and willing with a positive, can do attitude

Please note that as a successful candidate, you will need to undertake a DBS check.

Interested? Then apply immediately