Relief Chef Manager: Multi-Site Catering Leader

BaxterStorey UK; Luton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Cycle to work

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK is seeking an experienced Relief Chef Manager to provide flexible cover across our catering operations in Luton and the surrounding region, including Milton Keynes. You will support site-based teams, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for quality and customer satisfaction.

The right candidate will be resilient, well organised and passionate about delivering great food and service.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary expertise and high cooking standards.
• Experience supervising kitchen teams and operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and environmental compliance.
• Experience with inventory tracking, budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day catering operations and supervise kitchen teams to ensure smooth service delivery; prepare and cook high-quality meals per recipes and dietary needs.
• Maintain rigorous food safety, health, and hygiene standards and monitor inventory and costs; conduct staff induction and training.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless service handovers and drive continuous improvement across sites.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Food safety

Inventory control

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Culinary qualification

Job description

BaxterStorey UK is seeking an experienced Relief Chef Manager to provide flexible cover across our catering operations in Luton and the surrounding region, including Milton Keynes. You will support site-based teams, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining our reputation for quality and customer satisfaction.

The right candidate will be resilient, well organised and passionate about delivering great food and service.