Overview
We’re recruiting a Chef Manager to lead a well-established Business & Industry (B&I) contract catering site in Basingstoke, delivering high-quality breakfast, lunch and hospitality for a professional workplace environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef Manager with experience in contract catering, who is looking for a predominantly Monday to Friday role with genuine work–life balance. The site caters for 30–40 covers daily, with a wider 300 people on site, and a planned relaunch & refresh in April, making this an exciting time to join in Basingstoke!
The offer
- £37,000 per year
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Early finish Fridays (12pm – breakfast only)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Take your birthday off!
- Health Care & Life Assurance
- A discount and perks platform!
The role
- Lead and manage a B&I kitchen delivering breakfast, lunch, hospitality and vending.
- Manage a team of 4 kitchen assistants
- Deliver high standards of fresh-food food quality, consistency and presentation.
- Oversee hospitality services, supported by support chefs during high-volume periods.
- Manage stock control, ordering, GP, wastage and weekly reporting.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and company standards.
The food
- Breakfast & lunch service – All fresh food with menu changes regularly.
- High levels of corporate hospitality.
- £7k per month net cash sales.
- Professional, detail-driven B&I catering environment.
The Chef Manager
- Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef within contract catering / B&I.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Excellent commitment and longevity within previous roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
