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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in kitchen management, food safety compliance, and menu planning while fostering a positive team environment. Proven ability to manage budgets, stock control, and supplier relationships in a catering context, particularly within the Independent Education sector.

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Kitchen ManagementFood Safety StandardsMenu PlanningAllergen ManagementLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Food Quality ControlStock ControlBudget ManagementMenu DevelopmentSustainability Best Practices

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipPositive Working Environment

Industry Keywords

Contract CateringIndependent Education SectorHealth & Safety ComplianceSafeguarding Policies

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.