National Culinary Operations Leader

WSH Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BM Caterers in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee daily on-site catering operations, drive service excellence and lead the on-site culinary and stewarding teams.

You will balance people leadership with commercial awareness, ensure food safety and quality, manage budgets, and foster strong relationships with clients. A hands-on, positive leadership style is essential to inspire peak performance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or contract catering chef management.
• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• Commercial awareness and budgeting ability.
• Excellent organisational skills and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily on-site catering operations and service standards.
• Lead, train and develop on-site teams.
• Monitor budgets, stock and financial controls.
• Build strong relationships with clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales and guest satisfaction.
• Support innovation and BM concepts on site.

Skills

Hospitality management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Job description

BM Caterers in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee daily on-site catering operations, drive service excellence and lead the on-site culinary and stewarding teams.

You will balance people leadership with commercial awareness, ensure food safety and quality, manage budgets, and foster strong relationships with clients. A hands-on, positive leadership style is essential to inspire peak performance across shifts.