Temporary

Chef Manager

Berkeley Scott

St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5EG

Competitive

Posted: 06 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 04 September 2026

Ref: CM St Albans

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About the Role

Chef Manager sought for temporary agency assignments across schools and hospitality venues in St Albans, starting September. This contract position offers flexible working patterns with pay between £18.00 and £24.00 per hour, dependent on experience and the end client. Berkeley Scott is recruiting organised leaders to oversee daily kitchen operations, guide catering staff, and maintain consistent standards across multiple sites. The role suits someone with strong management capabilities who thrives on variety and can adapt quickly to different environments. You will handle food preparation schedules, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinate service delivery. This is suitable for a professional seeking diverse day-to-day work within the St Albans area. Competitive hourly rates reflect the responsibility held.

Chef Manager - School andamp; Hospitality Agency Work | St Albansandnbsp;

Location:andnbsp;St Albans and surrounding areas
Pay: andpound;18.00-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 St Albans 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;18.00-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.

Chef Manager - School andamp; Hospitality Agency Work | St Albans

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