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About the Role
As Chef Manager in Coventry, you will oversee daily kitchen operations within schools and contract catering settings. This temporary agency role, paying £18.00 to £24.00 per hour plus holiday pay, suits seasoned culinary professionals ready to lead. Your duties involve managing food production from fresh ingredients, supervising kitchen staff, and upholding stringent hygiene standards. Working patterns vary per assignment, offering flexibility. We seek confident leaders with backgrounds as Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Senior Chef who thrive on responsibility. You will coordinate menus, control stock levels, and ensure every service runs efficiently. Reliability and passion for quality cooking are essential. This position provides varied placements across Coventry’s education sector. Apply your expertise to deliver exceptional meals while guiding your team effectively. Prior experience managing a kitchen is required.
Chef Manager andndash; Schools andamp; Contract Catering
Location: Coventry
Pay: andpound;18.00andndash;andpound;24.00 per hour (depending on experience and end employer)
Job Type: Agency
Berkeley Scott are recruiting experienced Chef Managers for agency opportunities across Coventry, working with schools and contract catering sites.
Weandrsquo;re looking for reliable, experienced and passionate chefs who are confident running a kitchen, leading a team and producing fresh, high-quality food in a busy catering environment.
Whether youandrsquo;re an experienced Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef, this is a great opportunity to work within the education and contract catering sector.
The Role
As a Chef Manager, youandrsquo;ll take responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, service, hygiene and safety are maintained.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals
- Leading, motivating and supporting the kitchen team
- Following menus, recipes and catering requirements
- Managing stock, ordering and minimising food waste
- Ensuring food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures are followed
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe kitchen
- Supporting the wider catering operation
- Ensuring meals are delivered on time and to a high standard
- Creating a positive dining experience for students and staff
Key Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef
- Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team
- Contract catering or education catering experience is highly desirable
- Food Safety Level 2 certificate
- Food Allergen Awareness certificate
- Good knowledge of food safety and allergen procedures
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to confidently manage a busy kitchen
- Reliable, professional and flexible approach
Why Work with Berkeley Scott£
Working with Berkeley Scott gives you access to a range of chef opportunities across schools and contract catering sites, with flexibility around your availability and the opportunity to work in environments that match your experience and skills.
If youandrsquo;re an experienced Chef Manager or senior chef looking for your next opportunity in Cannock and the surrounding areas, weandrsquo;d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join the Berkeley Scott chef team.
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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