Chef Manager

Chef Manager – Term-Time Only
Location: Isleworth
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30 – 15:30 (45 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Term-time only (42 weeks per year, including inset days)

Platinum Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a respected secondary school in Isleworth to recruit an experienced Chef Manager . This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and passionate professional with previous secondary school experience to lead a dedicated catering team and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals to students and staff.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Term-time only – enjoy all school holidays off
• Long-term, secure position with excellent benefits
• Daytime hours – no evenings or weekends
• Free meals on shift and uniform provided
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to a staff benefits platform and pension scheme
• Supportive, friendly team environment where your ideas are valued

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of catering staff, ensuring smooth daily operations
• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals to students and staff
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen regulations
• Plan menus and introduce creative ideas to improve meal quality and variety
• Manage stock levels, place orders, and maintain excellent supplier relationships
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure a seamless catering service

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager in a secondary school
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality, healthy food for children and young people
• Relevant food hygiene qualification and allergen awareness training
• Confident in managing compliance, health and safety, and team performance

Ready to apply?
Click Apply Now , and one of our team will contact you to discuss this exciting Chef Manager role in Isleworth.

Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Number: 933883 | INDCATERERING
Location: Isleworth
Job Role: Chef Manager

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.