Chef Manager - Term-Time Only Location: Staines Salary: 35,000 per annum (pro rata) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm (45 hours per week) Working Pattern: 42 weeks per year (term-time, inset days and 3 additional weeks)Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with a respected secondary school in Staines to recruit an experienced and motivated Chef Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef with leadership experience to take the reins of a busy school kitchen, while enjoying a better work-life balance and long-term job stability.Why apply? Term-time working - all school holidays off (except 3 additional weeks) Regular daytime hours - no evenings or weekends Bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary (discretionary) Free meals on shift and full uniform provided Company pension scheme and employee benefits platform Opportunities for free training and qualifications Monthly staff incentives and reward schemes Friendly, well-supported working environmentWhat you''ll be doing: Managing the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen Leading a small team to produce fresh, healthy meals for students and staff Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene and allergen regulations Ordering stock, managing suppliers and controlling kitchen budgets Collaborating with school staff to ensure smooth meal service Supporting menu planning and introducing new ideas to improve food qualityWhat we''re looking for: Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or similar