Chef Manager (DUCKS) - Term Time

  • Organisation: Dulwich College
  • Location: South East London
  • Salary info £30,000.00 - £35,000.00 per annum
    £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • Tenure: Full-time
  • Closing Date: Monday 5 January 2026

We are looking for a passionate Chef Manager to lead our ambitious catering service for the Kindergarten & Infant School. Duties will include managing daily meals, stock, suppliers, and menu development while also supporting school events.

CHEF MANAGER (DUCKS) - Term Time Only

January 2026

We are looking for a passionate and hands-on Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at the Kindergarten and Infant School. You will take pride in delivering fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals every day - covering breakfast club, lunch and snacks. Alongside managing stock, orders, and supplier partnerships, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop menus that inspire healthy eating across the school community. As a key member of our senior management team, you will work closely with the Head Chef and Head of Catering to maintain the highest standards of food quality and service.

This role also involves catering for some parent and pupil functions and events, working collaboratively with staff to create memorable experiences and enhance the school’s reputation.

If you are a strong and inspiring leader with a passion for food, creativity, and team development, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further details can be found in the candidate pack.

Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note that candidates may be interviewed ahead of the closing date, early application is therefore encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. The DBS Code of Practice and the Standard and Enhanced DBS Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Charity 1150064

We are looking for a passionate Chef Manager to lead our ambitious catering service for the Kindergarten & Infant School. Duties will include managing daily meals, stock, suppliers, and menu development while also supporting school events.


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CHEF MANAGER (DUCKS) - Term Time Only

January 2026

We are looking for a passionate and hands-on Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at the Kindergarten and Infant School. You will take pride in delivering fresh, nutritious, and delicious meals every day - covering breakfast club, lunch and snacks. Alongside managing stock, orders, and supplier partnerships, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop menus that inspire healthy eating across the school community. As a key member of our senior management team, you will work closely with the Head Chef and Head of Catering to maintain the highest standards of food quality and service.

This role also involves catering for some parent and pupil functions and events, working collaboratively with staff to create memorable experiences and enhance the school’s reputation.

If you are a strong and inspiring leader with a passion for food, creativity, and team development, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further details can be found in the candidate pack.

Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note that candidates may be interviewed ahead of the closing date, early application is therefore encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. The DBS Code of Practice and the Standard and Enhanced DBS Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Charity 1150064


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