Temporary

Chef Manager

Berkeley Scott

Nazeing, Essex, EN9 2DA

Competitive

Posted: 25 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 23 August 2026

Ref: CM New Nazeing

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About the Role

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a temporary Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in Nazeing and surrounding areas, starting September. This agency role, paying between £18.00 and £24.00 per hour based on experience, involves managing daily catering functions across schools and hospitality venues. The position demands strong leadership and organisational skills to coordinate teams, maintain food quality, and ensure compliance with health regulations. Offering flexible working patterns, this role suits a seasoned professional seeking varied assignments. Applicants should possess proven experience in similar settings, with the ability to adapt swiftly to different sites. This contract provides a chance to apply your expertise across multiple environments while enjoying schedule flexibility.

Chef Manager andndash; School andamp; Hospitality Agency Work | New Nazeing

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

Berkeley-Scott is recruiting experiencedandnbsp;Chef Managersandnbsp;to join our agency team for exciting opportunities across schools and a variety of catering businesses in and around New Nazeing 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 ofandnbsp;2 years'' experienceandnbsp;as aandnbsp;Chef Managerandnbsp;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 ofandnbsp;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 experiencedandnbsp;Chef Managerandnbsp;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.

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. Youand#39;ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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