Chef Manager at Birmingham
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to leadership opportunities and the chance to develop a strong team dynamic in a vital sector like education.
Pros
- Strong leadership role with the ability to influence culinary standards
- Direct impact on the well-being and satisfaction of students
- Opportunity to innovate in school catering services
Cons
- Cooking roles can involve unpredictable hours, especially during events
- High expectations for food quality and service
- Possibly challenging work environment during peak times
Who it is for
Mid to Senior-level • Onsite
Good fit
- Experienced chefs with leadership capabilities
- Individuals passionate about nutritional standards in education
- Professionals eager to create engaging dining experiences for students
Not recommended for
- Entry-level staff lacking kitchen management experience
- Individuals uninterested in educational settings
- Candidates preferring traditional restaurant environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
As Chef Manager you will have full responsibility for the catering department and will lead the team in delivering freshly produced lunches for the pupils and school staff. Within this role, your key focus will be delivering the highest quality of food and service for our pupils and ensuring that the catering offer is exciting and innovative through the development of your team and continuous review and improvement.
You will naturally be a strong leader, with the ability to motivate a team to create a positive work culture and ensure all objectives are met. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about catering to develop their leadership and management experience.
Experience & Background
relevant experience of working within the catering industry
NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent
Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
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