Chef Manager

bartlett mitchell - Support Office; Stocking Pelham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Michelin masterclasses

Fully funded development

Discounts & cashback

Cycle-to-work

Volunteer day

Free lunch

Mental health app access

Enhanced parental leave

Fertility leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

Bartlett Mitchell are recruiting a Chef Manager for a full-time site-based role at Pelham National Grid Substation, Stocking Pelham, Hertfordshire. You will lead food service, develop teams, and drive GP performance while maintaining top hygiene standards.

The position starts on 1 September 2026 and offers opportunities for growth, training, and involvement in menu development within a premium catering environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706 1 and 2 required or equivalent NVQ.
• Food Safety qualification at Level 3 minimum.
• Health & Safety at Level 2.
• Excellent knowledge of Food Safety Management System requirements including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Manage the running of the contract and liaise with the client to ensure customers enjoy the food and service at site.
• Recruit, train, and motivate the team.
• Manage the budget, complete weekly reports and stock counts, and ensure the team achieves GP and budgets every week.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and compliance.
• Produce outstanding food, inspiring by ingredients to create seasonal, balanced and nutritious menus.
• Interact regularly with customers to measure success and maximise sales with concepts and innovations.
• Attend forums and Academy workshops to keep up-to-date with food innovation.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Stock control

Customer liaison

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 and 2

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team.

That this is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, with a total of 40hours per week.

The role will be based at our new location:

Pelham National Grid Substation
Stocking Pelham
Hertfordshire
SG9 0JB

Start date - 1st of September 2026

Responsibilities

• Manage the running of the contract and liaise with the client to ensure customers enjoy the food and service at site.
• Recruit, train, and motivate the team.
• Manage the budget, complete weekly reports and stock counts, and ensure the team achieves GP and budgets every week.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and compliance, briefing teams and supporting them to bring foodies values into the site.
• Produce outstanding food, inspiring by ingredients to create seasonal, balanced and nutritious menus.
• Interact regularly with customers to measure success, gain inspiration for new ideas and maximize sales with concepts and innovations.
• Attend forums and Academy workshops to keep up-to-date with food innovation.

Qualifications

• Education to a City & Guilds 706 1 and 2, NVQ or equivalent skills and experience.
• Hold a Food Safety qualification at Level 3 as minimum, with Health Safety at Level 2.
• Excellent knowledge of Food Safety Management System requirements as well as COSHH.

Benefits

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website.