Chef Manager – Monday to Friday

-; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perk Box discounts

Free on-site parking

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager in Cambridge to lead a small team and deliver quality food service in a corporate staff restaurant. The role offers a Monday–Friday daytime schedule with a salary of £34,000 and opportunities for career progression.

You will oversee breakfast and lunch service for about 120 covers daily, manage stock, ordering and financial performance, and build strong client relationships to maintain high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or Catering Manager.
• Contract catering experience preferred.
• Strong organisational and financial management skills.
• Confident leading, motivating and developing a small team.
• Passion for delivering quality food and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of one Chef and two General Assistants.
• Overseeing breakfast and lunch service, catering for approximately 20 breakfast and 100 lunch covers daily.
• Managing food ordering, stock control and financial performance.
• Creating staff rotas and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.
• Building strong relationships with the client and maintaining high service standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Catering management

Organisational skills

Financial management

Customer service

Job description

Chef Manager – £34,000 | Monday to Friday, Daytime Hours!

Enjoy a great work/life balance with weekends and evenings free!

Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for your next opportunity in Cambridge? This is a fantastic chance to take ownership of a corporate staff restaurant, leading a small team and delivering a quality food service in a professional working environment.

With a Monday to Friday schedule of 07:30-15:00, you’ll benefit from sociable hours, a supportive environment and opportunities to develop your career.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• £34,000 salary
• Monday to Friday, 07:30-15:00
• Great work/life balance with evenings and weekends free
• Access to training and career progression opportunities
• Perk Box discounts
• Free on-site parking

Key Responsibilities:

As Chef Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the staff restaurant, including:

• Leading and managing a small team of one Chef and two General Assistants
• Overseeing breakfast and lunch service, catering for approximately 20 breakfast and 100 lunch covers daily
• Managing food ordering, stock control and financial performance
• Creating staff rotas and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations
• Building strong relationships with the client and maintaining high service standards

What we’re looking for:

We’re keen to hear from candidates who enjoy leading a team and taking ownership of a catering operation.

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager or Catering Manager position
• Contract catering experience preferred
• Strong organisational and financial management skills
• Confident leading, motivating and developing a small team
• A passion for delivering quality food and excellent customer service

If you’re an experienced Chef Manager looking for a Monday to Friday opportunity in Cambridge, offering a competitive salary and excellent work/life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Number │ 49274 / INDSOTONCHEF
Location │ Cambridge
Role │ Chef Manager