Chef Manager

Mint People; Hemel Hempstead; Presencial; GBP 33.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mint People in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Chef Manager to take ownership of a small contract catering site. The role runs Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm, totaling 40 hours per week, with no evenings or weekends.

You will lead the kitchen, develop straightforward menus, manage stock, ensure food safety, and build a strong relationship with the client and customers. This is a hands-on role for a proactive, organised chef who values work-life balance.

Formación

• Experience running a kitchen in contract catering.
• Ability to plan and manage a small site.
• Excellent customer service and client liaison.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Food safety and kitchen hygiene knowledge.
• Willingness to work Monday to Friday daytime hours.

Responsabilidades

• Own and operate a small contract catering site.
• Manage daily cooking and food production.
• Ensure quality, portions, and presentation.
• Liaise with client and customers to build relationships.
• Oversee stock control and ordering.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Conocimientos

Organisation

Time management

Cooking fresh food

Customer service

Client relationships

Stock control

Food safety

Independent working

Descripción del empleo

Chef Manager – Hemel Hempstead

£37,000 | Monday–Friday | 7:00am–3:30pm | 40 Hours

Looking for a Chef Manager role that gives you your evenings and weekends back?

We’re recruiting for a Chef Manager to take ownership of a small, friendly contract catering site in Hemel Hempstead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys running their own kitchen, getting to know their customers and putting out good, straightforward food.

The Site

• Monday to Friday


• 7:00am–3:30pm


• 40 hours per week


• Around 20–30 covers for breakfast


• Around 20–40 covers for lunch


• £37,000 per annum


• No evenings or weekends

It’s currently a one-person operation, so being organised and comfortable working independently is important. With relatively low numbers, someone who plans their day well and keeps on top of things will quickly make the site their own.

Key Skills

• Good organisation and time management


• Confident cooking fresh, straightforward food


• Strong customer service skills


• Great client relationship skills


• Stock control and ordering


• Food safety and kitchen hygiene


• Ability to work independently and take ownership


• A positive, hands‑on approach

You don’t need to be producing fine-dining food – we’re looking for someone with solid cooking skills, a friendly personality and the ability to build a great relationship with the client and customers.

A brilliant opportunity for someone looking for excellent work-life balance, daytime hours and ownership of their own site.