Chef Manager - Monday to Friday

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chef Manager to join a Business & Industry site in West Greater London. This Monday-to-Friday role offers a fantastic work-life balance with no late nights, overseeing a team of chefs to deliver fresh and quality meals in a modern kitchen. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in contract catering and a passion for food, with a salary of up to £38,000. Opportunities for training and progression are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Company pension scheme

Staff meals on shift

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager in a contract catering environment.
• Ability to deliver consistent quality and creativity in menu planning.
• Previous longevity in roles showing commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Plan and prepare fresh, daily-changing menus.
• Supervise two full-time chefs and uphold food safety standards.
• Maintain strong client relationships and adapt menus.

Skills

Experience as a Chef Manager in Contract Catering and B&I

Passion for food

Creativity

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Chef Manager to join a great Business & Industry site in West Greater London. This is a Monday-to-Friday role with no late nights, offering a fantastic work-life balance in a modern, well-equipped kitchen. The Chef Manager serves up to 40–60 covers a day with support from two full-time chefs, creating fresh and daily changing dishes for a professional and dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day kitchen operations in a contract catering/B&I setting.
• Plan and prepare fresh, daily-changing menus with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Supervise two full-time chefs, ensuring high standards, food safety, and portion control.
• Coordinate with clients, maintain strong relationships, and adapt menus to client needs.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized kitchen and uphold health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Experience as a Chef Manager in Contract Catering and B&I
• Passion for food, creativity, and delivering consistent quality.
• Previous longevity and commitment within previous roles are essential

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Up to £38,000 per year
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, daytime hours, finish at 3.30PM
• Holidays: 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off: Wake up and don’t rush to work, breakfast in bed
• Future Security: Company pension scheme and health care
• Perks: Staff meals on shift and excellent company benefits
• Career Development: Training and progression opportunities in B&I catering

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Apply today or send your CV to Yasmin AT COREcruitment DOT com