Chef Manager (Junior School)

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday during term time, including attendance at INSET days and Open Mornings. There is a requirement for some evening and weekend work during term time, and occasionally during school holiday periods Salary: £32,634.07 per annum pro-rata inclusive of holiday pay (£42,056.30 FTE) Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only plus one week during school holiday periods (36 weeks per year) We are seeking an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at St George’s Junior School. Under the direction of the Head of Catering and Assistant Head of Catering, you will demonstrate excellent craft skills and maintain the highest of standards and presentation. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Management skills are key as you will be responsible for supervising and motivating a team. You will be familiar with working in a pressured environment and producing large-scale food production, serving 625 pupils and staff on a daily basis. As Chef Manager, you will need to manage your time effectively, working hands on in the kitchen with the production of all food. You will have fresh and current menu ideas and must be able to show flare in your work. A good financial understanding is essential as you will be required to agree standards within budget. For Safer Recruitment purposes all applicants must complete an application form. Full details including a job description and access to our online application form can be found on our website via the link below. St George’s Weybridge – Chef Manager (Junior School) Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17 June 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 22 June 2026 Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and shortlisted candidates may be called to interview at short notice and before the closing date. St George’s Weybridge reserves the right to withdraw this advert before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. St George’s Weybridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. St George’s Weybridge is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a registered Educational Charity no. 1017853 as well as a data controller and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office as required under current data protection legislation. Further information about how we use personal data is available in our Privacy Notice.