Relief Chef Manager - Travel & Multi-Site Leader

Wshgroup; Hemington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual birthday day off

Masterclasses with Michelin-starredChe

Funded development courses Levels 2–7

Freedom Friday volunteer day

Free lunch on shift

Cycle-to-work scheme

Mental Health Charter App

Enhanced parental leave

Leave for fertility treatment

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to lead kitchen and service teams across multiple sites in the UK. You will ensure high-quality food, safe operations and excellent service while Maintaining BM’s culture at each location.

The role requires leadership, flexibility across venues, and strong communication with clients and site teams. Travel is essential and driver-friendly roles are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef in senior catering roles.
• Strong cooking skills and a passion for quality food.
• Confident, supportive leadership style and strong communication.
• Commercial awareness and good organisational skills across sites.
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide chef and management cover across BM Caterers sites.
• Lead kitchen and service teams to deliver high standards.
• Prepare and present seasonal, well-presented food.
• Support menus, food innovation, stock control and cost management.
• Build relationships with clients, customers and site teams.
• Maintain food safety, allergen, COSHH and HACCP standards.
• Support team communication, training and development.
• Bring BM culture and standards to life at every site.

Skills

Chef management

Cooking skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Communication

Flexibility

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 & 2

NVQ / equivalent

Food Safety Level 3

Health & Safety Level 2

Job description

BM Caterers is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to lead kitchen and service teams across multiple sites in the UK. You will ensure high-quality food, safe operations and excellent service while Maintaining BM’s culture at each location.

The role requires leadership, flexibility across venues, and strong communication with clients and site teams. Travel is essential and driver-friendly roles are preferred.