Chef Manager

Bristol | £16.50 per Hour | 35 Hours per Week | 38 Weeks per Year

Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 2:00pm | Term-Time Only

Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for an opportunity that offers an excellent work-life balance, school holidays off, and the chance to lead a successful catering operation?

We are seeking a passionate and organised Chef Manager to oversee a busy secondary school catering facility in Bristol, serving approximately 1,300 pupils daily across both mid-morning break and lunch services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on catering professional who enjoys managing a team, maintaining high food standards, and delivering an excellent dining experience for students and staff.

The Role

As Chef Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading a team of five General Assistants while ensuring food quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction remain at the heart of the operation.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the daily operation of a high-volume school catering service
Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals to students and staff
Leading, motivating, and developing a team of 5 General Assistants
Managing food ordering, stock control, and budget performance
Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen, and health & safety regulations
Completing all kitchen administration and compliance documentation
Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation
Building positive relationships with both school staff and pupils

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Has previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Senior Sous Chef
Is comfortable leading teams in a busy catering environment
Has strong organisational and stock management skills
Possesses excellent food safety and hygiene knowledge
Is passionate about delivering fresh, high-quality food
Holds a Food Safety qualification (Level 2 minimum, Level 3 desirable)
Enjoys working within an education environment

What's in It for You?

✅ £16.50 per hour

✅ 35 hours per week

✅ 38 weeks per year (term-time only)

✅ Monday to Friday schedule

✅ Working hours of 7:00am - 2:00pm

✅ School holidays off

✅ Free onsite parking available

✅ Supportive and established catering team

✅ Excellent work-life balance

✅ Opportunity to make a positive impact within a thriving school community

If you're a passionate catering professional looking for a rewarding leadership role with sociable hours and outstanding benefits, we'd love to hear from you.