Feltham | Monday–Friday | No Evenings or Weekends
We’re recruiting for a Chef Manager at a flagship corporate site in Bedfont Lakes, Feltham. This isn’t a “cook by numbers” contract. This is a food-led operation where creativity, craft, and confidence are expected.
The client is food-focused. Our Ops team are food-focused.
They want someone who can talk flavour, trends, technique and provenance — and then execute it consistently at volume.
The Operation
* 70+ fresh meals daily in the restaurant
* Around £2,000 per month hospitality
* Team of: Catering Manager, 1 Sous, 3 FOH, 1 KP
* High expectations from both client and senior leadership
Benefits
* £42,500 salary
* Monday to Friday only
* No evenings
* No weekends
* No national holidays
* Structured, professional environment
* Industry-leading training & development
* Creative input encouraged
Responsibilities as Chef Manager
* Lead the kitchen and set the food standard
* Deliver creative, trend-aware menus
* Manage GP, stock control and compliance
* Inspire and develop the team
* Build strong relationships with client stakeholders
* Deliver hospitality to a high, restaurant-level finish
Who This Role Suits
This is for a chef who:
* Has a strong fresh-food background
* Understands current and future food trends
* Can talk confidently about process, palate and ingredients
* Is energised by craft and execution
* Is tired of evenings and weekends but not tired of cooking
* Wants to work for a contractor that genuinely invests in food
You don’t need Michelin experience.
But you do need pride, curiosity and standards.
If you’re a chef who still loves food — properly loves it — and wants a lifestyle upgrade without compromising your craft.