Relief Chef Manager

Sodexo France; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Relief Chef Manager for the Shetland Isles, encompassing responsibilities such as leading a catering team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering high-quality meals. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in catering, a passion for service excellence, and a Food Safety Level 3 qualification. Benefits include accommodation, meals, and opportunities for career growth. This role brings the unique chance to work in one of the UK's most stunning locations.

Benefits

Accommodation & meals provided

Laundry service

Free return travel (Shetland to Aberdeen)

On-site modern gym

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a catering team.
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for food and service excellence.
• Strong client-facing and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop a high-performing catering team.
• Deliver large-scale catering.
• Manage food production and service to the highest standards.
• Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety standards.

Skills

Leadership in catering teams

Food safety compliance

Client-facing skills

Team building

Education

Food Safety Level 3 qualification

Job description

# Relief Chef Manager### Job Introduction## Chef Manager – Shetland Isles**Location: Sullom Voe Terminal / Shetland Gas Plant / Sella Ness Lodge | Shetland Isles****Salary: £18.00 per hour********Total Package Value**: Up to £39,500 per annum** Shift Pattern: **Adhoc shifts as required** Benefits:*** **Accommodation & meals provided*** **Laundry service*** **Free return travel (Shetland Aberdeen)*** **On-site modern 24/7 gym & bar*** **Wellbeing & career support*** **Disclosure Scotland check required**---Join **Sodexo** and take the lead in supporting our catering teams in the breathtaking **Shetland Isles**. In this role, you’ll be a vital part of delivering exceptional food and service in a remote yet vibrant environment — where your leadership will make a real impact.---### Your RoleAs **Relief Chef Manager**, you will step in during periods of leave and absence, taking full ownership of our catering operations. Your role includes inspiring teams, delivering high-quality food, and ensuring full compliance and customer satisfaction.#### Key Responsibilities:* Lead, train, and develop a high-performing catering team* Deliver large-scale catering (400+ meals per lunch/dinner service)* Manage food production and service to the highest standards* Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships* Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and environmental standards* Manage stock, control costs, and complete all required financial reporting* Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed* --- ### What We’re Looking For + Proven experience managing a catering team + Hands-on leadership style with a passion for food and service excellence + Strong client-facing and team-building skills + **Food Safety Level 3 qualification** (essential)* --- When you join Sodexo, you’re not just starting a job — you’re becoming part of something bigger. We offer a role filled with purpose, benefits, and real opportunities to grow. **Wellbeing Support** Virtual GP access, employee assistance, and unlimited online health resources. **Financial Benefits** Pension plan, death-in-service benefit, salary finance support, and exclusive discounts. **Career Growth** Access to learning tools, apprenticeships, and development programmes. **Work Perks** Volunteering days, full training, flexible working patterns, and full PPE provided. --- Live and work in one of the UK’s most stunning and remote locations. Lead with passion. Cook with purpose. **Apply now** and bring your flavour to the Shetland Isles.### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | £18.00 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits || Frequency | Hourly || Job Reference | SDX/TP/1300019/151890 || Contract Type | Permanent – Full Time || Closing Date | 31 December, 2025 || Job Category | Chefs || Business Unit | UK Energy and Resources - Frontline || Location | Shetland, United Kingdom || No. of positions | 1 || Posted on | 17 December, 2025 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word