https://jobs.co.uk/job/chef-manager-search--e47ca9b8-896a-4b5d-a1c9-f8d240a1bf78 RSS feed for Chef Manager at Search. en-gb Thu, 21 May 2026 09:11:11 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/chef-manager-search--e47ca9b8-896a-4b5d-a1c9-f8d240a1bf78 https://jobs.co.uk/job/chef-manager-search--e47ca9b8-896a-4b5d-a1c9-f8d240a1bf78 Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Croydon | Salary: £17.00/hour Great Work Life Balance | Type: Permanent | * Chef Manager * Term time only - 39 weeks plus 4.3 weeks holiday * Great work-life balance * South Croydon * 37.5 hours per week - 7:00am - 3:00pm * -17 per hour - Permanent Contract We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead a friendly school catering team within a primary school environment in South Croydon. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with previous experience in a maintained (state) school environment who is looking for a great work-life balance with daytime hours only. The Role * Managing the day-to-day catering operation in a primary school * Preparing and serving approximately 200 fresh meals per day * Leading and supporting a team of 3 Catering Assistants * Producing nutritious, well-presented meals in line with school food standards * Managing menus, stock control, food safety, and hygiene compliance * Maintaining high standards of service and customer care for pupils and staff The Ideal Candidate * Previous experience as a Chef Manager or strong Senior Chef/Supervisor ready to step up * Experience in education or contract catering preferred * Strong leadership and organisational skills * Passion for fresh food and child-focus... Permanent