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Welcome to IFG, we are one of the fastest growing, education catering companies in the country and were recently awarded Education Caterer of the year at the Foodservice Catey Awards. IFG is has 4 amazing brands, Cucina, Innovate, Hutchison & Chapter One. \n\n We’re not going to bore you with a long list of empty adjectives, we want one simple thing: awesome people to help us feed more children better food. \n\n The role… \n\n Job Title: Chef Manager \n\n School Location: New School in the Epsom Area \n\n Working Days: Monday to Friday \n\n Shifts & Working hours: 6.30am-4pm (45 hours per week) \n\n Working Weeks: 42 weeks per year ( term time, inset days and 3 additional weeks) \n\n Pay Details: £36,000 per year \n\n Benefits: Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary (Companies Discression), \n\n Free meals onshift & IFG uniform \n\n Company pension and other great IFG benefits \n\n \n\n Your Background… \n\n We’re open to people with great cooking and people management skills. You will be an experienced Chef Manager, used to cooking using fresh seasonal ingredients at volume, managing your kitchen and liaising directly with onsite clients. \n\n As manager you will head up the team, making sure service runs smoothly and that all due diligence is adhered to. \n\n We’re not in the business of making school food, we’re here to make good food, after all, that’s why our clients and customers love us! \n\n \n\n What’s in it for me? \n\n So maybe you fancy working somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, and with your weekends and evenings free? \n\n Not to mention all school holidays off, giving you the opportunity for some great work-life balance. \n\n As an added bonus a free meal is supplied on shift! (and uniform) \n\n We’ll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of. \n\n There are loads of free qualifications and career development opportunities to be had and we’ve got a staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers! \n\n We also run monthly opportunities for the best teams to win shopping vouchers... \n\n \n\n Next steps… \n\n If you think you’ve got what it takes, and the times above suit you, we’d love to hear from you! \n\n An interview and kitchen visit will be required for this role. \n\n IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for. \n\n We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

This really is an opportunity that doesnt come around very often!!! If youre a Head Chef with Michelin or Rosette experience, looking to break into the world of Contract Catering, this is definitely the role for you.

Sous Chef for B&I unit in Surrey - working with a Head Chef , CDP, Catering Assistant and KP - catering for between 100- 300 covers a day.

This Chef de Partie position is ideal for chefs looking for structured shifts, daytime hours, and a better work-life balance while still working in a professional kitchen. The Role Chef de Partie: As Chef de Partie, y. Enhance Catering is recruiting an experienced Chef de Partie to join a friendly

Job Description Canapé Sous Chef - Events - Surrey - £35,000 to £40,000 We're recruiting a Canapé Sous Chef to join a high-end events and hospitality operation delivering premium catering across some of the South-East and London's most prestigious venues.

Impact Food Group, located in Effingham, England, is seeking an experienced Chef Manager.

WSH Group is looking for a Commiss Chef to join their catering team in Cobham, supporting high-quality food service across independent schools.

A leading catering company in the Epsom area is looking for a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations and deliver high-quality meals using fresh ingredients.This role offers a competitive salary and a good work-life balance with weekends and holidays off.The successful candidate will have excelle

A leading independent catering company in the UK is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their school catering team in Leatherhead.

A fresh food catering company in Ashtead is seeking a skilled Chef De Partie.The role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring high food standards, and showcasing creativity with seasonal ingredients.Ideal candidates will have experience at CDP or junior sous chef level, be strong team pla

Chef of all Grades Location: RHS Garden Wisley Salary: Hourly rate, competitive. We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic Chefs of all levels to join our fantastic, fast-paced catering team at RHS Garden Wisley. Set within 240 acres of stunning gardens, Wisley is open all year round and offers a variety of food outlets, from a busy restaurant to welcoming cafés. You'll be joining a friendly, hardworking team with a shared goal: delivering exceptional service to every visitor. As a Chef, you'll play an important role in supporting the preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes across our food outlets. Working as part of a professional kitchen team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to a smooth and efficient service. We welcome candidates with some experience in a kitchen environment, whether through previous roles, training, or education. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for food are just as important as experience. Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and safety standards would be beneficial. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes, supporting the wider kitchen team during service, maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment, helping with deliveries and stock rotation, and following all food safety and hygiene guidelines. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in a professional kitchen, with support and development provided as part of a welcoming team. Due to the location of Wisley RHS Garden it is essential that you are able to get to and from site without relying on public transport. Apply today to join our team! Shifts: Shifts will vary between Monday to Sunday. Due to the nature of the business, successful candidates should be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends. The Ideal Candidate: Some experience working in a kitchen or food preparation environment Basic understanding of cooking techniques and food preparation Knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Strong teamwork and communication skills Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions What we can offer you: We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free meals Onsite free car parking Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes About Us: Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York. Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first. Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association's Food Made Good Programme. Job Reference: com/2104/43817003/52803708/BU #RA Venues TPBN1_UKCT

Senior Sous Chef, required to join a dynamic kitchen brigade at a hotel in the Betchworth, Surrey area. As Senior Sous Chef, candidates require a good all round background to include restaurant service and experience of catering for up to 100 within wedding and banqueting operations. As Senior Sous Chef, you will play a crucial role in the culinary operations of the restaurant, ensuring that all food production meets high standards of quality and presentation. You will work closely with the Head Chef to supervise kitchen staff, maintain food safety protocols, and create memorable dining experiences for guests. This position is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of culinary techniques. Responsibilities: * Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and staff supervision. * Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with the restaurant’s menu and standards. * Ensure food safety and hygiene regulations are strictly followed at all times. * Oversee food production processes, ensuring efficiency and consistency in all dishes prepared. * Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. * Help in menu planning and development, contributing creative ideas for seasonal offerings. * Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed to maintain stock levels. * Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, ensuring all equipment is properly maintained. Experience: * Proven experience as a Sous / Senior Sous Chef or in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment. * Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety regulations, and kitchen management practices. * Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team effectively. * Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail in food presentation and quality control. * A passion for hospitality and creating exceptional dining experiences for guests. * Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure and professionalism. NVQ Level 2 & 3 required and experience in high volume function food. 40 hours a week - 5 days over 7 - includes week-ends The salary for Senior Sous Chef is given as £40,000 / per annum. Benefits company pension, discounted or free food, on site free parking, on site gym Transport will be required due to the location and shifts if you are living in the local area. N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Please send an up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae. We look forward to receiving all applications however due to the high number of applications we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However, for more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Senior Production Chef Ralphs Artisan Food Kitchen Location: Surrey Position: Full-Time About the Role Ralphs is a small independent food producer specialising in artisan deli products, savoury pastries, tarts, hummus, tapenades, and premium canapés supplied to carefully selected retailers, farm shops, and catering clients. We are looking for a highly organised, hands-on Senior Production Chef to play a key role in our production kitchen. This position is ideal for a chef who enjoys proper cooking, working with excellent ingredients, and being part of a small, focused team rather than a large restaurant brigade. The Position You will work closely with the owner and kitchen manager, supporting the daily production of our core product range and ensuring everything leaving the kitchen meets our standards of flavour, consistency, and presentation. This role combines hands-on cooking with responsibility for organisation, production flow, and maintaining kitchen systems. Key Responsibilities Daily production across the full Ralphs range, including hummus, dips, savoury pastries, tarts, and canapés Maintaining consistent product quality, portioning, and presentation Supporting production planning and kitchen organisation Assisting with ordering, stock control, and ingredient management Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and HACCP systems are maintained Supporting packing and preparation for wholesale orders Contributing to new product development and seasonal specials What Were Looking For Strong professional kitchen experience Highly organised, calm, and reliable approach Comfortable working in a small, focused production environment Good understanding of food safety and kitchen systems Attention to detail and pride in consistent results Passion for simple, well-made food and quality ingredients What We Offer Stable, daytime-focused working hours A small, supportive team environment Opportunity to work with high-quality artisan products Competitive salary, dependent on experience About Ralphs Ralphs produces a range of artisan deli foods and handmade savoury products for selected retail partners and catering clients across the UK. Our focus is simple: excellent ingredients, careful preparation, and consistent quality. How to Apply Please apply with your CV and a short introduction. This role is particularly suited to a chef looking to move away from late restaurant hours into a structured, daytime production environment while continuing to work with high-quality food. TPBN1_UKCT

Looking for: Experienced Chef de Partie with a passion for great food and a clear Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce). The role: • Private school kitchen in Leatherhead, • Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 14:00/15:00, • Contract catering with ongoing bookings Key Duties: • Prepare and cook high-quality meals for students and staff, • Assist in menu planning and daily kitchen operations, • Maintain high standards of food hygiene and presentation, • Supervise and support junior kitchen staff when required, • Ensure stock is managed effectively and kitchen equipment is well maintained Why you’ll love it: • £16.25 per hour, paid weekly, • Friendly team environment, • Consistent, reliable work, • Rewarding opportunity in a private school setting Apply now with Contract Options and bring your culinary skills to a rewarding school kitchen

Job Description Thai Sous Chef – High-Volume Production Kitchen – 55,000 + Bonus We're recruiting a Thai Sous Chef to join a dynamic contract catering operation just outside South-East London, delivering premium food at scale for prestigious international clients. This role is ideally suited t

Job Description The Role To lead and manage the schools catering service, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that meet school food standards while ensuring efficient kitchen operations, food safety compliance, and excellent service for students and staff.

We are looking for an Area Support Chef to support our primary school catering teams in the South Lambeth area. Job Description Area Support Chef 42 Week Contract 37.

Job Description Event Sous Chef - Premium Event Catering. We are delighted to be partnering with a leading event catering business to recruit an experienced and passionate Event Sous Chef. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented chef looking to take the next step in.

Job Description Are you looking for an exciting role where you can build your career while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Then this could be the job for you! Sous Chef - Hampton Court KT8 (near Kingston upon Thames) £29,800 per annum / £18 per hour 40 hours per week - 6:30am - 3:00p

As a Chef de Partie you will support, organise, mentor and train members of the kitchen team in line with company procedures.

This is an amazing opportunity for a passionate Sous Chef to join an award-winning restaurant. Given the nature and size of this establishment, the ideal Sous Chef will have prior experience in high-quality and large-volume restaurants. The successful Sous Chef must exhibit passion, enthusiasm, and

If you’re a confident, adaptable chef who enjoys variety, autonomy and a role that genuinely makes you feel needed, this is the one. Covering sites across Kent, Surrey and Sussex within our over-55 catering communities. Being a Relief ChefManager at Caterplus gives you:.

Head Chef – B&I, EC2 London, £60k Monday to Friday. Located in the City of London, this corporate site is looking for a strong and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation and elevate the food offer. Catering for mainly for retail with some hospitality, the service consists of a busy b

Lexington-Catering is seeking a Relief Chef Manager across Kent, Sussex, and Surrey, providing dynamic support to various locations. The ideal candidate should possess senior chef experience, skilled in kitchen management, and be able to maintain high standards. Join a team that values diversity and

Newrest Catering Ltd is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team in Colnbrook, London Heathrow.

A catering company is seeking a Chef Manager for Nolington School in Waltham Forest.

Corecruitment is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to work in a prestigious financial institution in London, offering a £35,000 to £37,000 salary. This role involves hands-on preparation and service, supporting a Michelin-level Head Chef, and maintaining high standards in a fine dining environment.

A fantastic Head Chef job in Crewe (Haslington), paying a salary of up to £40,000 plus KPI Bonus is available for a branded restaurant which has an excellent range of Mediterranean inspired fresh food on the menu.

Suegars catering LTD, based in Sutton, is seeking a professional and reliable chef to fill in from ASAP until the end of June. The role requires experience and involves working Tuesday to Saturday in a small kitchen, catering for private members.

Lexington-Catering is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to step into various locations in Kent, Sussex, and Surrey, providing support during busy periods and managing kitchens to maintain high standards. Ideal candidates must have senior chef experience, a flexible schedule, and a valid UK driving licen

Executive Chef : Multi:Site Contract Catering : A GBP 60,000 + Package. We're recruiting an Executive Chef to support a fast-growing, high-volume contract catering operation delivering modern, fresh on-site food concepts across multiple locations in the UK. This is a brilliant opportunity for a seni

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef Manager in Spennymoor to oversee diverse catering operations.

Lexington-Catering is looking for a dedicated Sous Chef for Saxon Gardens in the UK.

Our client is seeking a hard‑working sous chef who is passionate about cooking. The ideal senior sous chef will be a great leader and motivator for the junior members of the team. We are looking for a senior sous chef who has a proven and stable employment history working in high end restaurants,

Aramark is looking for a passionate Chef Manager to lead catering services at Angel 6th Form Centre in Greater London. This full-time position involves planning and delivering high-quality meals, managing the catering team, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate ha

Lexington-Catering is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team in Greater London.

A leading contract catering company in the UK is seeking a Chef Manager to lead operations at St James Senior Girls School, focusing on vegetarian cuisine. Ideal candidates will have previous leadership experience in catering, strong management skills, and a passion for using fresh, seasonal ingredi

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager with strong operational experience. Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation. Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house.

Senior Chef de Partie Pastry Benefits:. Senior Chef de Partie Pastry Requirements:. We are in search of a skilled, dependable, and seasoned Chef de Partie Pastry who is creative and able to work in a small pastry team.

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a talented Head Chef for a branded restaurant in Crewe.

A catering company is seeking an experienced Chef de Partie for a high-end corporate catering site in Canary Wharf, London. Candidates must have proven experience or be a strong Commis Chef ready to step up, along with a Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certificate.

As a Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef with the day‑to‑day management of our fast‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art kitchen. Collaborating closely with the Head Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations. Ideally, a minimum of 2 years’ catering experience.

Sous Chef for their school catering teams in the United Kingdom. Harrison Catering Services Ltd.

A renowned restaurant in London seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join their award-winning team. Responsibilities include leading kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, and supporting the head chef in a bustling environment.

Next Careers is looking for an experienced Chef to join our catering team at our Head Office in Leicestershire, England. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years in the food industry, a recognised catering qualification, and excellent organisational skills.