Relief Chef Manager
Location: Yorkshire, Humber & Lincolnshire.
Working Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and evenings as required.
40 hours per week.
Salary: £32k-£35k plus fuel allowance. Driving licence and own car required.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Stepping into kitchen leadership roles across various locations as needed.
* Managing day‑to‑day kitchen operations and ensuring smooth service.
* Leading, motivating and supporting kitchen teams.
* Maintaining exceptional food quality, safety and hygiene standards.
* Managing stock, budgets and compliance requirements.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as a Chef Manager or in a senior kitchen role.
* Strong leadership and organisational skills.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites.
* A calm, solutions‑focused approach in fast‑paced environments.
* Passion for delivering high‑quality food and service.
What’s In It For You
* Variety – no two days are the same.
* Opportunity to work across diverse sites and teams.
* Competitive salary and benefits.
* Supportive management and development opportunities.
* A role where your skills truly make a difference.
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
* Your birthday off.
* 3 volunteering days.
* 3 days grandparent leave.
* 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave.
* Secondary carer leave.
* Wedding/commitment day leave.
* Free meals on shift.
* Bespoke training and development opportunities.
* Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels.
* Pension and life insurance.
* Discounts available on our Perkbox app – high street shops, holidays & cinema.
* Wellbeing hub.
* Access to employee assistance programme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Job Description
* Provide temporary cover as Chef Manager across various locations as required.
* Lead and support kitchen teams to deliver consistent, high‑quality food and service.
* Take full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen in the absence of the permanent manager.
* Ensure all food safety, health & hygiene and compliance standards are met at all times.
* Manage stock control, ordering and budget adherence.
* Maintain excellent presentation and customer satisfaction standards.
* Step in quickly and effectively to ensure continuity of service during short‑notice cover.
Qualifications
* Previous experience as a Chef Manager or in a senior chef position.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and teams.
* Excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance.
* Full UK driving licence.
Inclusive Employer Statement
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions and socio‑economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aims for a truly representative workforce, ensuring every employee feels respected and able to give their best.
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