Relief Chef | Travel Expenses Covered

Thomas Franks Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks a talented Relief Chef Manager for their operations across London. Ideal candidates will have a background in hospitality, be creative and adaptable, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include preparing food from scratch, designing bespoke menus, and covering for Sous Chefs and Chef Managers.

Benefits

Wider Wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteer leave

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend-a-friend bonus

Training and development

Apprenticeship programme

Social events

Employee assistance

Qualifications

• Strong background in hospitality or staff dining.
• Experience at Sous Chef or Chef Manager level.
• Passion for food and delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cover absences of Sous Chef and Chef Manager.
• Prepare food from scratch using fresh ingredients.
• Design seasonal, bespoke menus.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Creativity

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000
Hours: 40h per week

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Relief Chef Manager to join our team and support our operations across London.

This is a mobile role, ideal for someone with a hospitality or staff dining background at Sous Chef or Chef Manager level, who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys variety in their work.

You will work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and have the freedom to create bespoke menus that showcase your culinary creativity.

About the Role:

• Cover absences of Sous Chef and Chef Manager due to holiday, sickness, or vacancies
• Support new site mobilisations and troubleshoot at underperforming locations
• Prepare food from scratch using fresh ingredients, adhering to company brand standards
• Design seasonal, bespoke menus with local and regional suppliers
• Ensure accurate food costings, complete company bookwork, and maintain compliance documentation
• Uphold high standards in food hygiene, allergen management, and health & safety

About You:

• Strong background in hospitality, staff dining, or similar settings
• Experience at Sous Chef or Chef Manager level
• Passion for food and delivering outstanding customer service
• Excellent client relationship management and team leadership skills
• Organised, reliable, and adaptable to new environments
• Financial understanding and commercial awareness
• Creative, detail-oriented, and innovative
• Travel expenses covered
• Benefits include: Wider Wallet scheme, free meals on duty, volunteer leave, enhanced family leave, cycle to work scheme, recommend-a-friend bonus, training and development, apprenticeship programme, social events, employee assistance, and career progression opportunities.

About us:

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and a more inclusive workplace.