Chef Manager

Select Appointments; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent contract caterer is seeking a Chef Manager to provide excellent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule. Enjoy autonomy in kitchen operations, managing a manageable customer base while preparing fresh food and leading a team. This role offers a competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Creative freedom in menu development

No weekend or late night shifts

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or in hospitality management.
• Ability to manage kitchen and front of house operations.
• Creative with menu development and food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and oversee front of house service.
• Prepare fresh food daily including sandwiches, soups, and main meals.
• Monitor customer experience and ensure service quality.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer experience

Team leadership

Job description

Chef Manager - Escape the Weekend Rush and Evenings! Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm - your evenings and weekends are yours! up to £36,000
My client, a respected independent contract caterer, offers an exceptional Chef Manager position delivering the perfect work-life balance. With free onsite parking and a manageable 150 customers daily, you'll have the autonomy of running your own operation without large-scale venue pressures.

This Chef Manager role centres on creating fresh, quality food daily - sandwiches, baguettes, and ciabattas prepared on-site, soups, jackets, main meals, and coffee service. You'll lead kitchen operations whilst overseeing front of house service, taking complete ownership of both food preparation and customer experience. Perfect for an experienced chef or hospitality professional ready to step into dual management where your decisions directly impact business success.

What makes this Chef Manager opportunity exceptional:

• Monday to Friday schedule (7:30am-4pm) - no weekends, no late nights
• Free onsite parking provided
• Competitive salary (Upto £36,000) managing your own operation
• Autonomy to develop menus and implement your ideas
• Lead both kitchen and front of house teams
• Manageable customer base of around 150 daily
• Fresh food preparation focus with creative freedom

My client is an established independent contract caterer who values their managers and provides genuine support for success. They focus on quality service and employee satisfaction, creating an environment where Chef Managers flourish while maintaining excellent work-life balance.

Ready to take control of your career as a Chef Manager while reclaiming your personal time? Apply today to discover how this role could transform your hospitality career.