Temporary

Chef Manager

Berkeley Scott

Coventry, CV1 3LD

Holiday Pay

Posted: 25 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 23 August 2026

Ref: CM-COV

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About the Role

The Chef Manager position in Coventry involves leading kitchen operations within schools and education settings. This temporary role, offering holiday pay and £18.00–£24.00 per hour depending on experience, requires overseeing daily food production, managing stock levels, and maintaining rigorous hygiene standards. You will coordinate kitchen teams to deliver high-quality meals for students and staff, ensuring a positive dining experience. Previous leadership experience in a catering environment is essential, along with strong organisational abilities. Berkeley Scott is recruiting for assignments starting in September, seeking reliable professionals to uphold food quality and operational efficiency across multiple sites.

Chef Manager

Berkeley Scott are actively recruiting experienced Chef Managers for temporary agency assignments across Coventry, supporting schools and education settings for the new school year starting in September.

We are looking for passionate and reliable Chef Managers who have experience leading kitchen teams, managing daily food operations, and delivering high-quality meals within a busy catering environment.

Pay: andpound;18.00andndash;andpound;24.00 per hour (Depending on Experience and End Employer)

As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene, managing stock, and ensuring a positive dining experience for students and staff.

Requirements:

Previous experience working as a Chef Manager or in a senior chef role
Enhanced DBS certificate (essential)
Food Safety Level 2 certificate
Food Allergen Awareness certificate
Experience working within education, contract catering, or a similar environment is desirable
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to manage a busy kitchen and support a team effectively

The Role:

Managing day-to-day kitchen operations
Preparing fresh, high-quality meals
Leading and supporting kitchen staff
Ensuring compliance with food safety and allergen procedures
Managing stock levels and reducing wastage
Maintaining excellent hygiene standards

If you are an experienced Chef Manager looking for a rewarding role within education catering, Berkeley Scott would love to hear from you.

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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