Temporary

Chef Manager

Berkeley Scott

Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6NL

Competitive

Posted: 25 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 23 September 2026

Ref: CM Maidstone

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About the Role

As Chef Manager for Berkeley Scott in Maidstone, you will lead daily kitchen operations across school and hospitality settings, stepping into temporary assignments from September. Pay ranges from £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, dependent on experience and the end employer, with a competitive rate reflecting your expertise. Your duties centre on overseeing service, coordinating food preparation, and upholding stringent hygiene standards. You will guide and support kitchen staff, ensuring smooth workflows and consistent quality. Strong organisational abilities and prior leadership experience are essential for managing diverse site requirements. This agency role offers flexibility, allowing you to apply your culinary and managerial skills across varied environments while maintaining professional standards throughout each placement.

Chef Manager andndash; School andamp; Hospitality Agency Work | Maidstone

Location:andnbsp;Maidstone and surrounding areas
Pay: andpound;18.00andndash;andpound;24.00 per hour (depending on experience and end employer)
Start Date: September
Job Type: Temporary Agency Work

Berkeley-Scott is recruiting experienced Chef Managers to join our agency team for exciting opportunities across schools and a variety of catering businesses in and around Maidstone starting in September.

If you''re an organised and motivated hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy flexible agency work while managing kitchen operations across a range of sites.

Key responsibilities:

Managing the day-to-day running of busy kitchens
Leading, motivating and supporting kitchen teams
Planning and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals
Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health andamp; safety and allergen standards
Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste
Ensuring kitchens operate efficiently and meet client expectations

What we''re looking for:

A minimum of 2 years'' experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar kitchen management role
Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
Experience working within schools or contract catering is desirable
Two satisfactory references
An Enhanced DBS certificate
The right to work in the UK
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage, but is not essential

What we offer:

Flexible agency assignments to suit your availability
Competitive hourly pay of andpound;18.00andndash;andpound;24.00, depending on experience and the end employer
Opportunities to work across schools and a variety of catering companies
Ongoing support from the Berkeley-Scott recruitment team

If you''re an experienced Chef Manager looking for your next opportunity, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Berkeley-Scott and secure rewarding assignments starting this September.

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