Job Description

Are you a passionate, organised, and motivated leader ready to take a school catering operation to the next level?

PS Catering Management is looking for an experienced

Chef Manager,

with strong leadership and people management skills to oversee our catering service in a busy secondary school environment.

About the Role

This is a term time only position, 39 weeks per year, starting in January 2026.

You'll take full operational and financial responsibility for the school's catering facility. You'll lead your team to deliver an exceptional dining experience for both students and staff, while ensuring the food is nutritious, freshly prepared, and beautifully presented. Creativity, originality, and a genuine love of great food are at the heart of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop your catering team to maintain consistently high standards of food and service. Oversee the preparation and delivery of fresh, healthy, and sustainable meals. Manage all aspects of the catering operation, including stock control, budgeting, and labour costs. Drive engagement through creative menus, themed events, and promotional initiatives. Provide hands-on support, training, and guidance to your team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Build and maintain strong relationships with students, staff, and clients. Ensure compliance with company systems, health & safety, and food hygiene regulations. Conduct regular audits and continuously improve standards across the operation.
You'll be fully supported by our Senior Leadership Team, including Company Directors and our Development Chef. We've designed our systems to reduce paperwork, allowing you to focus on what really matters -- your team, your food, and your customers.

About You

City & Guilds / NVQ qualifications or equivalent in professional cookery or catering. Minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience in a similar role, ideally within secondary or independent school catering. Strong understanding of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards. Proven experience managing a large kitchen team and operation. Enthusiastic, approachable, and proactive with a "can-do" attitude. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a passion for teamwork. Commercially aware, with the ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively.

Why Join Us?

At PS Catering Management, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We're committed to supporting our teams, encouraging growth, and creating a positive, rewarding working environment.

If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering great food and service, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 17.43 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Chef: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person