Stevenage | up to £42,000 | Monday–Friday | 40 Hours
Fresh food. Great coffee. No weekends.
Looking for a Chef Manager role where you can actually cook?
We’re recruiting for a hands-on Chef Manager to take the lead at a vibrant catering operation in Stevenage.
This is a small, close-knit operation with plenty of personality — and a great opportunity for a chef who loves fresh food, creative ideas and being part of the action.
You’ll lead a small team while staying firmly hands-on in the kitchen, creating fresh sandwiches, a daily bistro dish, baking, hospitality and seriously good coffee.
What’s the role?
You’ll take ownership of the catering operation, from the food on the counter to the team delivering it.
Lead and develop a small, friendly team
Create fresh sandwiches, daily dishes, baking and hospitality
Bring creativity and variety to the food offer
Plan menus, ordering and production
Manage stock, budgets, food costs and waste
Build great relationships with customers
Keep standards high across food, presentation and service
Get stuck in wherever needed — including the coffee bar
No two days need to look the same.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be an experienced Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or kitchen manager who enjoys taking ownership.
You’ll need to be:
Passionate about fresh, quality food
Confident leading a small team
Creative and commercially aware
Hands-on and happy to get stuck in
Organised and reliable
Comfortable managing stock, costs and purchasing
A natural with customers
A coffee/barista enthusiast would be a bonus
Most importantly, you’ll love food, people and being part of the day-to-day operation.
What’s in it for you?
up to £42,000 (DoE) | Monday–Friday | 40 hours
Plus:
Your birthday off
Free meals on duty
Enhanced family leave
Pension & life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
CODE Hospitality membership
Ongoing training and career development
Foodie Socials, Summer Awards & Christmas celebrations
Ready for a Chef Manager role with a bit more personality?
If you want great hours, proper fresh food, a small team and the freedom to make the operation your own, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today
Salary description
£38000.00 - £42000.00 per year