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Regional Support Chef Manager
Westbury Street HoldingsChef Manager overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations in South West schools and colleges. Providing high-quality meals and leading a small kitchen team with a focus on food safety and quality.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesChef
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, delivering fresh, high-quality meals
- Ensure exceptional food service for pupils, staff, and visitors
- Cover long-term sickness, general absences, holidays and recruitment gaps
- Quickly adapt to different kitchen environments and team dynamics
- Fill in for permanent chefs as needed, maintaining consistency and quality
- Collaborate with the catering team to execute special events, themed dinners, and other culinary initiatives
- Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
- Manage and support a small kitchen team
- Oversee menu planning, stock control, and supplier relationships
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous experience as a Chef Manager or similar role within contract catering, ideally the Independent Education sector
- Strong kitchen management and leadership skills
- Passionate about using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create balanced, appealing menus
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Knowledge of food safety standards, allergen management, and sustainability best practices
Benefits
Comp & perks- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
- 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
- Bespoke training & development opportunities
- Pension & life insurance
- Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
- Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
- Free meals while at work
- Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
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Hard Skills & Tools
kitchen operations managementmenu planningstock controlfood safety standardsallergen managementsustainability best practicesculinary initiativesfood qualityfood presentation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganisational skillsadaptabilitycollaboration