Relief Chef Manager - Contract Catering

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Birthday off every year

Company pension scheme

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

Excellent training and development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd. is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to cover contract catering sites across London and the South East. The role features Monday to Friday, a 40-hour week, and a £40,000 salary with mileage benefits.

You will oversee multiple kitchens, support new openings, train teams, and ensure food quality, safety, and compliance across sites. A strong background in B&I or contract catering is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or Relief Chef Manager.
• Strong background in Contract Catering or Business & Industry environments.
• Able to lead multiple kitchens and teams with clear communication.
• Experience in fresh food hospitality and managing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide Chef Manager cover across multiple sites.
• Lead kitchens during holidays and vacancies.
• Support new openings and mobilisations.
• Train and develop kitchen teams.
• Assist with food development projects; complete site audits and compliance checks.
• Maintain excellent food, safety and operational standards.

Skills

Chef Manager

Relief Chef Manager

Contract Catering

Leadership

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

Relief Chef Manager - Contract Catering - London & South East - £40,000 + Mileage

Relief Chef Manager | Contract Catering | Business & Industry | Monday to Friday | £40,000 + Mileage

We’re recruiting a Relief Chef Manager to support a portfolio of premium Business & Industry contracts across London and the South East.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef Manager who enjoys variety. You’ll support different kitchens, teams and mobilisations while maintaining a Monday to Friday, 40-hour working week.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 salary
• Monday to Friday
• 40-hour contract
• Paid mileage
• Birthday off every year
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform provided
• Excellent training and development
• Long-term career progression

Why You’ll Love It

• Premium B&I contract catering.
• Variety without sacrificing work-life balance.
• Fresh food and modern workplace dining.
• Staff dining and hospitality.
• Support new site openings and mobilisations.
• Work with different teams and clients.
• Excellent exposure and career development.

The Role

• Provide Chef Manager cover across multiple sites.
• Lead kitchens during holidays and vacancies.
• Support new openings and mobilisations.
• Train and develop kitchen teams.
• Assist with food development projects.Complete site audits and compliance checks.
• Maintain excellent food, safety and operational standards.

About You

• Chef Manager or Relief Chef Manager experience.
• Strong Contract Catering or B&I background.
• Confident leading different kitchen teams.
• Fresh food and hospitality experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full driving licence and your own car essential.
• Flexible, reliable and comfortable travelling across the region.

If you’re looking for a Monday to Friday Relief Chef Manager role offering variety, progression and a genuine work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.