Relief Chef Manager | Fresh Seasonal Menus & Travel

Thomas Franks Ltd; Hook Norton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Discounts at retailers/restaurants

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support our Oxfordshire region and surrounding areas. You will bring experience from fast-paced kitchens, managing menus, costings, and quality across multiple locations.

You will create seasonal bespoke menus, lead teams, and ensure compliance with brand standards and safety policies, while coordinating mobilisations and cover as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced contract catering, ideally independent schools or B&I.
• Hold a recognised cooking qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Hold a level 3 food hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Cover Head Chef/Chef Manager holidays and sickness.
• Support mobilisations and locations needing additional support.
• Cover a vacancy while maintaining brand standards.
• Produce food for service using fresh ingredients and from scratch.
• Create bespoke seasonal menus from regional suppliers and manage food costings.
• Complete company bookwork and maintain records.
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety policies and allergen control procedures.

Education

City & Guilds 706/1&2

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

Thomas Franks is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support our Oxfordshire region and surrounding areas. You will bring experience from fast-paced kitchens, managing menus, costings, and quality across multiple locations.

You will create seasonal bespoke menus, lead teams, and ensure compliance with brand standards and safety policies, while coordinating mobilisations and cover as needed.