Regional Relief Chef Manager - £32-35k + Car Allowance & Mileage

What you’ll be doing…

Cover planned and unplanned absence across multiple Caterplus locations
Support teams during busy periods or transition
Bring consistency, standards and leadership wherever you go
Keep kitchens running safely, efficiently and to Caterplus standards
Act as the regional specialist for Textured Modified Foods (TMF), delivering training and best practice
Build strong relationships with managers and operations teams across the region
Role model high standards in H&S, food safety and compliance

No two weeks will look the same – you’ll work with different teams, strengthen different kitchens and make a visible impact everywhere you go.
What can you bring?

Senior chef experience
Calm, organised and confident under pressure
A genuine passion for customer service
Strong kitchen management and people leadership
A positive, solutions-focused approach
TMF experience helpful, though training provided

Hours & Region

5 out of 7 days
37.5 hours per week (no late evenings)
Covering sites across Bristol and surrounding areas within our over-55 catering communities
Car allowance
Mileage (33p per mile petrol, 26p per mile electric)

Being a Relief Chef Manager at Caterplus gives you:

Variety instead of routine
More responsibility and autonomy
Faster skills development across different sites
Wider visibility with senior leaders (accelerates progression)
A role where you’re the person people rely on when it counts

If you enjoy being the chef who can “walk into any kitchen and make it work”, you’ll thrive here.