Chef Manager – Term Time OnlyLocation: Chelmsford and surrounding areas Salary: £38-40,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: PermanentWe''re currently seeking dedicated Chef Manager to lead high-performing catering operations at a large, thriving secondary school near Chelmsford and the surrounding area.This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager who is passionate about great food, strong leadership, and delivering an excellent dining experience in an educational setting.The Role

As Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a busy secondary school kitchen. You''ll lead a small on-site team, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service are maintained. With full control over menu planning, compliance, stock management, and team development, this role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and support.What We Offer

Competitive salary of up to £40,000

Term time only – enjoy school holidays off

Monday to Friday schedule – no evenings or weekends

A supportive, award-winning employer with a focus on staff development

Opportunities for progression within a growing, respected company

About You

Proven experience in a similar Chef Manager or Catering Manger role

At least 3 years'' hands-on culinary experience and 2 years of team/financial management

Confident with menu planning, budget control, and compliance standards

Food Safety Level 3 (essential)

Strong organisational and communication skills

A genuine passion for food, service, and leading a team

If you''re looking for a rewarding, term-time role with an employer that values innovation, teamwork, and quality, we''d love to hear from you.Apply today and become part of a catering team that''s setting the benchmark for excellence in the education sector.Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You''ll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites

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