Overview
Chef Manager – B&I Contract Catering – Canary Wharf – £40,000
We’re recruiting a Chef Manager to lead a brand-new B&I contract catering operation within the Head Office in Canary Wharf.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly refurbished site with a completely new kitchen and café operation, catering for senior leadership, corporate staff and hospitality events within a polished, high-end environment.
The Offer
- Up to £40,000 salary
- Monday to Friday operation
- Mainly daytime hours – around 6:30am–2pm
- Small number of evening hospitality events
- Brand-new kitchen and café opening mid-November
- Long-term opportunity with contract renewal approaching
- Lovely client and supportive culture
The Operation
- High-profile Head Office.
- Catering for 300–800 daily covers.
- Breakfast, lunch and hospitality service.
- Fresh food-led corporate catering offer.
- Small starting team of 3 chefs and 2 GAs with growth plans.
- Client-facing environment with high standards.
The Role
- Lead the day-to-day kitchen and catering operation.
- Manage food quality, service and presentation standards.
- Deliver hospitality and events across the site.
- Support and develop the kitchen team.
- Manage ordering, stock control and GP.
- Maintain H&S, HACCP and due diligence standards.
- Build strong relationships with the client and senior stakeholders.
- Remain hands-on within the kitchen when needed.
About You
- Proven Chef Manager experience within B&I contract catering.
- Strong fresh food and hospitality background.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
