Temporary

Chef Manager Cambridge

Berkeley Scott

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3BU

Competitive

Posted: 22 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Ref: CM Cambridge

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About the Role

The Chef Manager Cambridge position, based in Cambridge and surrounding areas, offers temporary agency work through Berkeley Scott, with hourly pay between £18.00 and £24.00 dependent on experience. Starting in September, this role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations across schools and various catering businesses. You will manage teams, ensure food quality, and maintain hygiene standards. Strong leadership and organisational abilities are essential, alongside a professional hospitality background. This contract provides flexibility across multiple sites, allowing you to apply your culinary expertise in diverse settings. The role suits a capable manager seeking varied assignments within the region, with compensation reflecting your skills and the specific requirements of each placement.

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

Location:andnbsp;Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Septem ber.

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