BM Caterers - National Chef manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BM Caterers in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee daily on-site catering operations, drive service excellence and lead the on-site culinary and stewarding teams.

You will balance people leadership with commercial awareness, ensure food safety and quality, manage budgets, and foster strong relationships with clients. A hands-on, positive leadership style is essential to inspire peak performance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or contract catering chef management.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting ability.
• Excellent organisational skills and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily on-site catering operations and service standards.
• Lead, train and develop on-site teams.
• Monitor budgets, stock and financial controls.
• Build strong relationships with clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales and guest satisfaction.
• Support innovation and BM concepts on site.

Skills

Hospitality management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Job description

Take the next step in your hospitality leadership career

We’re looking for an experienced Chef Manager to support the day-to-day running of our national catering operations team and help deliver outstanding food, service and team performance.

This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong people skills with commercial awareness and a real passion for hospitality.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the daily running of varioussites
• Helping manage service standards, stock and team performance
• Supporting financial controls and budget targets
• Looking for opportunities to improve sales and customer satisfaction
• Building strong relationships with clients, customers and colleagues
• Supporting training, communication and team development
• Helping bring BM concepts and innovation to life on site

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Experience in hospitality or contract catering chef management
• A confident and supportive leadership style
• Commercial awareness and good organisational skills
• Passion for food, people and service
• A positive, hands-on approach

Additional Information

Why join BM Caterers?

• An annual day off for your birthday
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
• Fully funded development courses from Levels 2 to 7
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Free lunch on shift
• Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid leave for fertility treatment
• Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment dayPension and life assurance

At BM Caterers, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.