Catering Manager

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Term Time Only – Catering Manager – East London, South London & Essex

Monday to Friday | 7:00am – 2:00pm | Term Time Only

Lead a Kitchen That Makes a Difference

Our clients are seeking an experienced, passionate, and hands‑on Catering Manager to oversee the catering operation within a welcoming school environment in East London, South London & Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who takes pride in delivering fresh, nutritious, and high‑quality meals whilst leading a small and supportive kitchen team. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a positive dining experience for students and staff while maintaining the highest standards across the kitchen.

With a fantastic work‑life balance, term‑time schedule, and supportive environment, this role is ideal for an experienced Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or Senior Chef looking for a rewarding and stable position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen
  • Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff
  • Leading, supporting, and motivating the catering team
  • Managing stock ordering, deliveries, and minimising waste effectively
  • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
  • Ensuring all dietary and allergen requirements are met
  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
  • Delivering a consistently high standard of food and service

What Our Clients are Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Catering Manager
  • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen compliance
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • Reliable, professional, and hardworking attitude
  • Ability to work efficiently within a busy kitchen environment
  • Passion for delivering high‑quality food and service
  • School Chef experience desirable but not essential

What’s On Offer

  • Monday to Friday only – no weekends
  • Early finishes and excellent work‑life balance
  • Term‑time working
  • Friendly and supportive environment
  • Opportunity to lead your own kitchen operation
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Stable and rewarding role within education catering

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Term Time Only – Catering Manager – East London, South London & Essex

Monday to Friday | 7:00am – 2:00pm | Term Time Only

Lead a Kitchen That Makes a Difference

Our clients are seeking an experienced, passionate, and hands‑on Catering Manager to oversee the catering operation within a welcoming school environment in East London, South London & Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who takes pride in delivering fresh, nutritious, and high‑quality meals whilst leading a small and supportive kitchen team. The successful candidate will play a key role in creating a positive dining experience for students and staff while maintaining the highest standards across the kitchen.

With a fantastic work‑life balance, term‑time schedule, and supportive environment, this role is ideal for an experienced Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or Senior Chef looking for a rewarding and stable position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen
  • Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for students and staff
  • Leading, supporting, and motivating the catering team
  • Managing stock ordering, deliveries, and minimising waste effectively
  • Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
  • Ensuring all dietary and allergen requirements are met
  • Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
  • Delivering a consistently high standard of food and service

What Our Clients are Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Catering Manager
  • Strong knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen compliance
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • Reliable, professional, and hardworking attitude
  • Ability to work efficiently within a busy kitchen environment
  • Passion for delivering high‑quality food and service
  • School Chef experience desirable but not essential

What’s On Offer

  • Monday to Friday only – no weekends
  • Early finishes and excellent work‑life balance
  • Term‑time working
  • Friendly and supportive environment
  • Opportunity to lead your own kitchen operation
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Stable and rewarding role within education catering

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Posted: May 20th, 2026