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
1. £37,000 per year
2. 40 hours per week
3. Monday to Friday working pattern
4. Early finish Fridays (12pm – breakfast only)
5. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6. Take your birthday off!
7. Health Care & Life Assurance
8. A discount and perks platform!
The role
9. Lead and manage a B&I kitchen delivering breakfast, lunch, hospitality and vending.
10. Manage a team of 4 kitchen assistants
11. Deliver high standards of fresh-food food quality, consistency and presentation.
12. Oversee hospitality services, supported by support chefs during high-volume periods.
13. Manage stock control, ordering, GP, wastage and weekly reporting.
14. Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and company standards.
The food
15. Breakfast & lunch service – All fresh food with menu changes regularly.
16. High levels of corporate hospitality.
17. £7k per month net cash sales.
18. Professional, detail-driven B&I catering environment.
The Chef Manager
19. Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef within contract catering / B&I.
20. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
21. Excellent commitment and longevity within previous roles.