Relief Chef Manager - Mon to Fri role - Horsham

Baxterstorey; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the South East is looking for a skilled Relief Chef Manager who enjoys creating delicious dishes in a supportive kitchen environment. This role involves overseeing food preparation, collaborating with kitchen teams, and maintaining high standards of food safety. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary skills, enjoy a positive work atmosphere, and be adaptable to different kitchen settings. Benefits include a great work-life balance, paid holidays, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available on Perkbox app

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef in a similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and a flair for fresh, exciting food.
• Confidence in managing kitchen operations and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to the highest standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with existing kitchen teams to support daily operations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team management

Food safety

Communication skills

Creative culinary skills

Job description

We\'re looking for an innovative and passionate Relief Chef Manager to support our locations in the South East Area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves creating delicious, seasonal dishes and enjoys working in a positive, supportive kitchen environment. We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don\'t meet all requirements, we\'d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to \'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality\'.

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, cook, 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

• Previous experience as a Chef in a similar role
• Strong culinary skills and a flair for fresh, exciting food
• Confidence in managing kitchen operations and food safety
• A team-first attitude with a hands-on approach
• 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
• Daytime hours - Monday to Friday (great work-life balance!)
• Traveling cost allocation
• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Daytime hours and a supportive, varied kitchen with a talented team. The role offers the freedom to bring creativity to your menus and the opportunity to be part of a well-respected contract catering business.