We’re recruiting a Chef Manager to lead a well‑established Business and Industry (B and 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 and refresh in April, making this an exciting time to join in Basingstoke.
The offer
* A GBP 37,000 per year
* 40 hours per week
* Monday to Friday working pattern
* Early finish Fridays (12pm – breakfast only)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Take your birthday off
* Health Care and Life Assurance
* A discount and perks platform
The role
* Lead and manage a B and I kitchen delivering breakfast, lunch, hospitality and vending.
* Manage a team of 4 kitchen assistants.
* Deliver high standards of fresh‑food quality, consistency and presentation.
* Oversee hospitality services, supported by support chefs during high‑volume periods.
* Manage stock control, ordering, GP, wastage and weekly reporting.
* Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP and company standards.
The food
* Breakfast and lunch service: all fresh food with menu changes regularly.
* High levels of corporate hospitality.
* A GBP 7k per month net cash sales.
* Professional, detail‑driven B and I catering environment.
The Chef Manager
* Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef within contract catering / B and I.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
* Excellent commitment and longevity within previous roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your CV to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com.
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