Temporary

Chef Manager

Berkeley Scott

Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6BS

Competitive

Posted: 25 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 23 August 2026

Ref: CM Crawley

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About the Role

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a Chef Manager for temporary agency work in Crawley and surrounding areas, starting in September. This role involves managing daily kitchen operations across school and hospitality sites, with a pay rate of £18.00 to £24.00 per hour depending on experience and employer. You will lead kitchen teams, oversee food preparation, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Strong leadership and organisational skills are essential for this flexible position. The contract offers varied assignments, allowing you to adapt your schedule while applying your culinary management expertise across different catering businesses.

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

Location:andnbsp;Crawley 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 Crawley 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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