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Westbury Street Holdings

Chef Manager

Westbury Street Holdings

Chef Manager leading kitchen operations at Sevenoaks Preparatory School. Ensuring food quality and safety while managing a small kitchen team in the independent education sector.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeRemote • Sevenoaks • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead kitchen operations ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation
  • Manage and support a small kitchen team, fostering a positive working environment
  • Oversee menu planning, stock control, and supplier relationships
  • Maintain accurate financial records including budgets, ordering, and stock rotation
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
  • Work collaboratively with the school community to provide a friendly and efficient catering experience
  • Accountability for following and championing allergen controls.

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 through apprenticeships for all experience levels.

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Hard Skills & Tools
Food Quality ControlStock ControlBudget ManagementMenu DevelopmentSustainability Best Practices
Soft Skills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipPositive Working Environment