Relief Chef Manager Mon to Fri role

WSH Group; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse culinary organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Relief Chef to support kitchen operations. This full-time role involves maintaining food quality, collaborating with teams, and adapting to various environments to ensure high customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, strong culinary skills, and the ability to thrive in flexible settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Background in corporate contract catering preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to high standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Collaborate with kitchen teams for smooth operation.
• Assist in managing inventories and budgets.
• Adapt to different kitchen environments and menus.
• Support kitchen staff and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Respond adaptively to changing work locations.

Skills

Creative culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost management

Interpersonal relations

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Relief Chef to join our culinary team in the south east United Kingdom. As a Relief Chef you will play a crucial role in supporting our kitchen operations across various locations ensuring consistent high-quality food preparation and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to the highest standards adhering to our organisation's recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and food safety procedures.
• Collaborate with existing kitchen teams to support daily operations and maintain smooth service.
• Assist in managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans as needed.
• Adapt quickly to different kitchen environments, menus and cooking styles.
• Support and supervise kitchen staff when required fostering a positive and efficient work atmosphere.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining food quality and presentation standards.
• Respond flexibly to changing work locations and schedules as per organisational needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience.
• Ideally a recent background with the corporate contract catering sector.
• Excellent creative culinary skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills.
• Proficiency in food cost management.
• Knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core value.

Additional Information

• Fully flexible i.e. multi‑location, multi‑unit, multi‑time and multi‑days.

For almost 20 years for every client in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university) we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people means that we always strive to supercharge our teams careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

Remote Work

Yes

Employment Type

Full‑time

Vacancy

1