Relief Chef Manager – Creative Seasonal Menus & Regional Coverage

Thomas Franks Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Excellent career progression

Staff training and development

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support our contract catering operations across the South M25 region and surrounding areas. The role covers holiday and sickness for Head Chef/Chef Manager, with a focus on fresh, seasonal menus and cost control.

You will lead kitchens, develop bespoke menus with local suppliers, and ensure compliance with food hygiene, safety, and company standards. Excellent English skills and relevant cooking qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Similar experience of customer and/or food preparation environment is essential.
• Hold a recognised cooking qualification such as City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Hold a level 3 food Hygiene qualification.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written English and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• To cover Head Chef| Chef Manager holiday and sickness
• To support with mobilisations
• To support with troubleshooting at locations which require additional support
• To cover a vacancy
• To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch and following the brands standards
• Creating bespoke seasonal menus from regional and local suppliers
• Completing food costings as required
• Completing company bookwork
• Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled.
• Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed.

Skills

Food knowledge

Customer service

Team leadership

Menu creation

Food costing

Attention to detail

Education

Cooking qualification

Level 3 Food Hygiene

English proficiency

Catering experience

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support our contract catering operations across the South M25 region and surrounding areas. The role covers holiday and sickness for Head Chef/Chef Manager, with a focus on fresh, seasonal menus and cost control.

You will lead kitchens, develop bespoke menus with local suppliers, and ensure compliance with food hygiene, safety, and company standards. Excellent English skills and relevant cooking qualifications are essential.