At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage chef content, liaise with industry professionals, and create engaging food features.
- Company: Join Great British Chefs, a leading platform celebrating the best of British culinary talent.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, creative environment, and opportunities to network within the food industry.
- Other info: Diverse team culture with a focus on inclusivity and equal opportunity.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of the culinary scene and inspire food lovers across the UK.
- Qualifications: Strong networking skills, passion for food, and experience in content management.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Hybrid (Tues, Weds and Thurs in our office/studio in Kennington, London)
About Great British Chefs
Great British Chefs was founded in 2010 to remove the disconnect between the home cook and professional, celebrating the country's finest culinary minds in the process. The site now features over 300 chefs representing the very best of British talent, alongside more than 7,000 recipes. Whether you're an ambitious home cook looking to impress at your next dinner party, or just wanting to learn a new kitchen skill, Great British Chefs is the ultimate resource for those who want to delve that little bit deeper. We work with the very best chefs and food writers to create recipes, guides, features and videos that inspire food lovers to cook for themselves and others, all whilst celebrating the diversity of Britain's culinary scene.
The role
We’re looking for a Chef Content Manager to join the team. You’ll be the go‑to for all things chef, be it editorial or commercial, with a real knack for building relationships within the industry.
You are…
- Someone who loves heading out to events, networking and forging strong working relationships.
- You can turn flawless copy around quickly, and have no qualms contacting, following up with and negotiating with chefs – be it in person, on the phone, over email or via socials.
- It also helps if you love all things food, restaurants and cooking!
- We’re a small team and get stuck in across the board, so it’s really important to have a can‑do, confident attitude and a real enthusiasm to make Great British Chefs the home of the best food content in the world.
Key responsibilities
- Liaising and negotiating with chefs and PRs for commercial campaigns
- Keeping our chef profiles and database up-to-date
- Writing up chef profiles and occasional features
- Suggesting and putting forward the right chefs for commercial campaigns
- Organising, managing and attending location shoots with our videographers and photographers
- Working with the content team to help create best-in-class video and editorial
- Attending events and ensuring GBC is front-of-mind within the hospitality industry
- Guestlist management for our own events
- Assisting the wider content team as required
Skills and experience
- A confident self-starter with a solid network of hospitality contacts
- An encyclopaedic knowledge of the UK’s food and restaurant scene
- Bags of enthusiasm and a desire to get involved in every aspect of the business
Diversity and inclusion
Great British Chefs embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applicants expected for this role, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates.
