Chef Manager - Contract Catering

Chef Manager - Contract Catering - Hammersmith, West London - £48,000-£50,000

Chef Manager Contract Catering Business & Industry Fresh Food Corporate Catering West London

We're recruiting an ambitious Chef Manager to lead a premium Business & Industry catering operation in Hammersmith, West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a food-focused Chef Manager to take ownership of a small corporate kitchen, delivering an exciting breakfast and lunch offer for a prestigious global business.

We're looking for someone who genuinely cares about quality - a confident, competent chef who is menu savvy, commercially aware and ambitious to progress.

• £48,000-£50,000
• Excellent work-life balance
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Award-winning training and development
• Clear career progression
• Long-term, stable contract

• Premium corporate environment.
• Small kitchen and close-knit team.
• Plenty of ownership and autonomy.
• Fresh breakfast and lunch service.
• Freedom to develop exciting menus.
• Opportunity to put your own stamp on the food offer.
• Supportive, chef-led contract caterer.
• Excellent opportunity for career development.

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation.
• Create fresh, commercially successful menus.
• Deliver breakfast from 8:00am-10:00am.
• Deliver lunch from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
• Manage menu costings, ordering and stock control.
• Manage team holidays and kitchen cover.
• Maintain excellent allergen and food safety compliance.
• Drive food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Build a strong relationship with the client.

• Chef Manager or experienced Head Chef.
• Strong Contract Catering or Business & Industry background.
• Excellent fresh food and menu development skills.
• Confident with food costs, ordering and stock management.
• Strong knowledge of allergens and food safety.
• Organised and comfortable working within a compact kitchen.
• Personable, professional and client focused.
• Ambitious and keen to develop your career.