Chef Manager

Susan Hamilton Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef Manager in Greater London to manage Chefs across clients’ businesses. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in contract catering, exceptional organizational and time management skills, and the ability to motivate a team. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £35k plus benefits, including a bonus and travel card for Zones 1 & 2. Working hours are Monday to Friday, totaling 40 hours a week.

Benefits

Bonus

Incentives

Zone 1 & 2 travel card

Qualifications

• Strong Chef Manager background within B&I, contract catering or similar.
• People person with strong management skills.
• Professional communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage email requests, scheduling, and bookings.
• Liaise with chefs ensuring clear communication.
• Lead and motivate a team of chefs.

Skills

Exceptional organization

Time management

Communication skills

Strong admin and computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Chef Manager, London circa £35k + bonus

Looking to come out of the kitchen but still be involved in Catering? We have an amazing opportunity for someone with a strong Chef Manager background to manage Chefs across our clients’ business.

What it involves:

• ORGANISATION! – managing email requests, scheduling and confirming bookings
• Liaising with chefs of all levels ensuring clear communication
• Managing a team with leadership and motivation

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hrs per week

What we are looking for:

• Exceptional organization, time management and communication skills
• Ideally a Chef Manager background within B&I, contract catering or similar
• A people person and a strong manager – able to communicate with a variety of people on all levels in a professional manner
• Strong admin and computer literacy
• A positive attitude with the ability to work under pressure and remain calm

Benefits:

Benefits include bonus, incentives and Zone 1 & 2 travel card

Contact

Interested and keen to get out of the kitchen? Then get in touch for more details

Skills:

• Staffing Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef, Recruitment, Chef, London