Catering Manager

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

Interested?

If you are interested in this Catering Manager opportunity in East London, South London & Essex, please apply today and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.