Chef Manager - Monday to Friday

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 offering

What 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 day

Search 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.