Chef Manager – Education Catering Woking, GU22 £42,500 per annum including 10 weeks’ holiday/ £48000k pro rata per annum We’re recruiting a very experienced Chef Manager to lead a large secondary school catering operation in Woking, serving up to 1,100 students. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Chef Manager with a proven track record in high-volume education catering, delivering fresh, scratch-cooked food while leading an established team of 10, including a chef and supervisor. The Role * Oversee the kitchen, front of house and Sixth Form Café, including a strong grab-and-go offer. * Build a good rapport with the headmaster * Lead, develop and motivate a stable, experienced team. * Deliver high-quality, freshly prepared food at scale. * Take responsibility for budgets, P&L accounts and financial reporting to the Operations Manager. We’re Looking For a Chef Manager Who * Has proven experience in the education sector, ideally within a large secondary school. * Must be well organised and work well under pressure * Can confidently manage high-volume, scratch cooking and busy service periods. * Has strong leadership, organisational and financial management skills. What’s on Offer? * £42,500 annual salary including 10 weeks holiday * or £49000 pro rata * Free meals on duty * Free uniform * Free on-site parking * Excellent opportunities for career progression within the company Ready to take the lead in a busy school catering operation with a fantastic, established team? We’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact Andrea at Contract Options in Reading