Relief Chef Manager Jobs

Miquill

Location:
United Kingdom, Solihull / Chelmsley Wood

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

16.00 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

As a Relief Chef Manager, you take complete financial and operational responsibility school's catering facilities within your area. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be driving profitability and setting the standard for culinary excellence. You’ll lead from the front, deliver exceptional, creative food, and make every school mealtime fun, exciting, and truly memorable.

Job Responsibility:

Operational Leadership: Inspire, manage, and motivate the team to consistently deliver a fantastic dining experience aligned with our high company standards
Culinary Excellence: Lead the preparation of delicious and nutritious, high-quality meals using our menus, while actively overseeing and driving menu development and innovation
Team Development: Champion the growth of your unit by leading, coaching, and training all staff in a positive and professional manner, building a resilient, high-performing team
Commercial Control: Maintain full control over all costs (stock, food, labour). Expertly manage profitability and improve efficiency through rigorous cost control
Sales & Growth: Drive sales success through exciting monthly promotions and creative added-value events
Client Relations: Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients and customers, acting as the friendly, expert face of Miquill
Compliance & Audit: Guarantee 100% compliance with all company procedures and statutory legislation (H&S, Hygiene, Allergens), performing regular internal audits

Requirements:

A full UK driving licence to allow travel between schools
A natural, positive manager with prior experience effectively managing and motivating a team in a commercial catering setting
A robust financial understanding of gross profit management, cost control, and a proven track record of achieving sales targets
Strong, demonstrable craft-based experience using fresh ingredients and maintaining high cooking standards
Strong, in-depth working knowledge of Health and Safety practices and compliance within a professional kitchen
OND or HND Qualification, or equivalent management certification, is preferred, but not essential if experience is strong

What we offer:

Monday to Friday working—no more weekends!
30 hours working with no late nights
38 weeks per year based around school term time
Work for a fast-growing company that wants you to grow with them
Benefit from a dedicated L&D team offering apprenticeships and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Expiration:
December 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Relief Chef Manager

Miquill

Location:United Kingdom, Solihull / Chelmsley Wood

Category:Gastronomy

Contract Type:Not provided