Chef Manager - Deputy Chef Manager

Off to Work; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the contract catering sector seeks an experienced Deputy Chef Manager for a prestigious location in North West London. This role offers a great work/life balance with daytime hours and responsibilities for catering services, ensuring quality and hygiene standards, and leading a small team. Candidates should be skilled in kitchen management, with a focus on health and safety.

Benefits

Paid overtime for weekends or weekdays off

Good work/life balance with no evenings required

Qualifications

• Experience in leading small teams in a kitchen environment.
• Confidence in managing kitchen operations.
• Familiarity with contract catering practices is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Cater breakfast and lunch for up to 300 people daily.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and assist with stock takes.
• Flexibility for early start shifts and managing a small kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Allergen knowledge

Job description

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Chef Manager - Deputy Chef Manager, London

Client: Off to Work

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 091d8402821a

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Role: Deputy Chef Manager

Location: North West London

Sector: Contract Catering

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000

We are looking for a Deputy Chef Manager for a small site in North West London. This is a 6/7 day site with core days Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required for weekends and split shifts with the Chef Manager. The contract is 40 hours per week, with the option of doing a 6th day paid as overtime or taking another day off during the week.

Benefits:

• Monday to Friday daytime hours, 40-hour core work pattern
• Good work/life balance with no evenings required
• £33,000 - £35,000 + Paid overtime for weekends or weekdays off
• Independent Catering company

This Deputy Chef Manager will cater for breakfast and lunch services, working in a team of 4 in the kitchen and within an overall team of 7. You will cater for up to 300 people daily, with options including Hot Meat, Veg/Vegan, and Salad Bar.

The role requires experience in ordering, health & safety, allergen knowledge, and assisting with stock takes. Working hours are 6am to 2pm or 7:30am to 4pm on a rotating shift pattern, so flexibility and ability to travel to NW London for early starts are essential.

Parking is unavailable on site, but space is available for motorbikes or bicycles. The nearest tube station is about a 10-minute walk away.

We seek an experienced Deputy Chef Manager skilled in leading small teams and confident in managing kitchen operations. A background in contract catering is preferred but not essential.

This is a great opportunity for a Deputy Chef Manager to lead in a prestigious location. You will also be responsible for kitchen cleanliness alongside a front-of-house team member who supports this, including a front-of-house manager.

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