Chef Manager | Contract Catering
£38,000 PA | 40 hrs per week
Monday-Friday | 7am-3pm
Central London
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead a vibrant street-food-inspired B&I kitchen in Central London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Chef who thrives on delivering exceptional quality and consistency in a fast-paced corporate environment.
About the Role
As Chef Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring outstanding food standards and operational excellence. You'll lead a small team of 2, creating exciting, fresh and contemporary dishes that reflect a dynamic street-food concept.
What You'll Do
Deliver breakfast service for up to 100 guests and lunch for approx. 70 covers daily
Create high-quality, innovative menus that align with client expectations
Ensure smooth kitchen operations, including hygiene, compliance, and team development
Manage stock levels, place orders, and complete accurate stock takes
Maintain excellent organisation across all kitchen processes
Lead, motivate, and support your team
Provide a free-issue Friday breakfast as part of the weekly offeringWhat We're Looking For
Proven B&I Chef Manager experience key but not essential
Strong knowledge and passion for street food and modern food trends
A leader who is organised, consistent, and calm under pressure
Excellent people-management skills
Experience managing budgets, GP targets, ordering, and stock control
A commitment to delivering top-tier food quality every daySearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age