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Chef Manager : Contract Catering : Reigate : A GBP 45,000
Monday to Friday 7:00am:3:30pm Work:Life Balance
We're recruiting a Chef Manager to lead a well-established Business and Industry contract catering site in Reigate.
This is a small, friendly operation with around 700 people on site, serving approximately over 100 freshly prepared hot meals each day. You'll be supported by a Relief Chef and Chef de Partie, giving you the opportunity to focus on delivering great food, leading your team and building a strong relationship with the client.
Lunch service finishes at 2:00pm, leaving plenty of time for preparation, administration and planning before heading home.
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- A GBP 45,000 salary
- Monday to Friday only
- Paid off-street parking
- 7:00am:3:30pm
- Lunch service finishes by 2:00pm
- Company Share scheme
- Healthcare
- Pension
- Paid holidays
- 28 days holidays
- Uniform provided
The Food
- Fresh food prepared on site every day.
- Breakfast and lunch service.
- Modern street food alongside traditional favorites.
- Fresh grab-and-go offer.
- Weekly salad bar.
- Four-week rotating menus.
- Subsidised restaurant.
The Role
- Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation
- Manage and develop a small team
- Cook fresh, high-quality food
- Manage ordering, stock and food costs
- Help develop seasonal menus
- Build strong client relationships
- Maintain high food safety and hygiene standards


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About You
- You'll already be working as a Chef Manager or Head Chef, ideally within contract catering, education, hotels or high-volume fresh food operations.
- You'll enjoy leading a team, cooking from scratch and taking ownership of your kitchen while delivering consistently high standards.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you're looking for a Monday-Friday role that offers genuine work-life balance without compromising on food quality, we'd love to hear from you.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
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