Enhance Catering is supporting a valued client in recruiting a Chef Manager to support the catering operation at a wonderful SEN & Primary School in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands‑on chef who enjoys leading a small team, working with fresh ingredients, and delivering a high‑quality food service.

You will be a Chef Manager, Cook Manager, Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to step up, with excellent cooking and people-management skills. You take pride in running a well‑organised, efficient kitchen and are confident producing high‑quality meals.

What You'll be doing

• Lead and manage 4 team members
• Catering for approx. 300 covers daily
• Prepare and deliver fresh, seasonal food to a consistently high standard
• Manage, motivate, and develop a small catering team
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety, health & safety, and due diligence requirements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with onsite stakeholders and clients
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
• Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation

What Is On Offer

• Pay Rate - £24,900 per annum
• Working Hours - 35 hours per week | 8.00am to 3.30pm or 7.30am to 3pm
• Working Weeks - 39 (term time only)
• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits - Access to Benefit Hub, giving you savings in major shops, restaurants, bars, gyms and much more.
• Free Access to Industry Qualifications - Including enhanced DBS and catering qualifications.

Essential Requirement for this role:

• A fantastic personality to fit in with the clients ethos - friendly

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Successful candidates may need to complete relevant background checks

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please include details in your application. All information will be handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.

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