Relief Chef Manager — Seasonal Menus & Coverage Lead

Peoplebank; South Hams; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Franks is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support our business across the South M25 region and surrounding areas. You’ll bring fast-paced kitchen experience at Head Chef or Chef Manager level within contract catering, ideally in Independent Schools or B&I, creating fresh seasonal menus and showcasing your skills daily.

Join a team that values creativity, quality ingredients, and regular opportunity to demonstrate leadership across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience at Head Chef or Chef Manager level in contract catering.
• Ability to plan and create fresh seasonal menus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Cover Head Chef/Chef Manager holidays and sickness.
• Support mobilisations across sites.
• Troubleshoot locations requiring additional support.
• Cover vacancies when needed.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Chef Manager experience

Contract catering

Menu planning

Team leadership

Job description

Thomas Franks is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support our business across the South M25 region and surrounding areas. You’ll bring fast-paced kitchen experience at Head Chef or Chef Manager level within contract catering, ideally in Independent Schools or B&I, creating fresh seasonal menus and showcasing your skills daily.

Join a team that values creativity, quality ingredients, and regular opportunity to demonstrate leadership across multiple sites.