Kitchen Manager – Full Time

Relish Group; Chesterton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company is seeking a highly organised Kitchen Manager to oversee operations of their Production unit. Responsibilities include managing staff, stock levels, and ensuring efficient food preparation for various events. The ideal candidate has experience in large volume catering and strong leadership skills. This role offers a salary of £35,000 per annum along with opportunities for career progression and employee discounts.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Employee discounts at Relish-run venues

Uniform supplied

Travel expenses for event locations

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager in event/large volume catering.
• Strong leadership skills & ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A clean driving licence is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety & Hygiene legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and service across a variety of events.
• Lead & mentor the kitchen team, including rota management.
• Manage stock, ordering, waste control; ensuring cost targets are met.
• Ensure all health & safety and compliance standards are met.
• Liaise with operations/venues management for service timing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Location: Various venues / Head Office near Cirencester

Employer: Relish Event Catering, part of Relish Group Ltd

Contact: [e-mail] | [phone]

Salary: £35,000 per annum

About Us: At Relish Event Catering, we deliver outstanding event catering across green-field events, weddings, corporate and private functions. We pride ourselves on fresh, creative food, flawless service and memorable guest experiences.

Role Purpose: We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Kitchen Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Production unit. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing stock levels, staff rota, kitchen production, and ensuring efficient mise en place for Production & events. This is a hands-on role requiring leadership, planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and service across a variety of events (weddings, large corporate, festivals).
• Lead & mentor the kitchen team, including rota management, training & performance reviews.
• Manage stock, ordering, waste control; ensuring food cost and gross profit targets are met.
• Ensure all health & safety, hygiene, licensing and compliance standards are fully met.
• Liaise with operations/venues management to ensure service timing and venue requirements are achieved.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager in event/large volume catering.
• Strong leadership skills & ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A clean driving licence is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety & Hygiene legislation.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career progression within Relish Group.
• Employee discounts at Relish-run venues.
• Uniform supplied and wellbeing support.
• Travel expenses for event locations (where applicable).

How to Apply

1. A brief CV highlighting your relevant experience.
2. A cover letter explaining why you2017re a good fit for Relish and for the role.