We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team.
That this is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, with a total of 40hours per week.
The role will be based at our new location:
Pelham National Grid Substation
Stocking Pelham
Hertfordshire
SG9 0JB
Start date - 1st of September 2026
Responsibilities
- Manage the running of the contract and liaise with the client to ensure customers enjoy the food and service at site.
- Recruit, train, and motivate the team.
- Manage the budget, complete weekly reports and stock counts, and ensure the team achieves GP and budgets every week.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety and compliance, briefing teams and supporting them to bring foodies values into the site.
- Produce outstanding food, inspiring by ingredients to create seasonal, balanced and nutritious menus.
- Interact regularly with customers to measure success, gain inspiration for new ideas and maximize sales with concepts and innovations.
- Attend forums and Academy workshops to keep up-to-date with food innovation.
Qualifications
- Education to a City & Guilds 706 1 and 2, NVQ or equivalent skills and experience.
- Hold a Food Safety qualification at Level 3 as minimum, with Health Safety at Level 2.
- Excellent knowledge of Food Safety Management System requirements as well as COSHH.
Benefits
- An annual day off for your birthday!
- Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
- Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
- Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
- Free lunch every workday!
- 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
- Enhanced parental leave benefits.
- Paid leave for fertility treatments.
- Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.
Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website.
Chef Manager employer: bartlett mitchell - Support Office
BM Caterers is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a stable Monday to Friday schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance in the vibrant setting of Hertfordshire.
Contact Details:
bartlett mitchell - Support Office Recruitment Team
