Chef Manager

COREcruitment • Essex, England • Posted June 23, 2026

About the Role

Chef Manager - Independent Prep School - Monday to Friday - £40,000

Looking for a Chef Manager role where you can run your own kitchen, work daytime hours, and enjoy a genuinely positive environment?

We’re recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a well-regarded independent prep school, delivering fresh, nutritious food across a structured school day in Essex!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef Manager or Head Chef looking for full ownership of a smaller site, with a strong work–life balance and a supportive school environment.

The Offer

  • £35,000 to £40,000 salary
  • Monday to Friday
  • 40 hours per week
  • 52-week contract
  • Daytime hours (breakfast + lunch focused)
  • Stable, long-term role
  • Supportive and well-run environment

    • The School & Operation


  • Independent prep school (nursery to Yea...