Relief Chef
Core
Drive menu innovation, mentor kitchen teams, and ensure consistent food safety and quality across multiple retail sites in the Midlands.
Role type
Relief Chef / Chef Manager
Builds
Modern, exciting menus and safe food systems for retail services
Domain
Hospitality / Food Service
Required skills
Menu planning and development, High-volume food production, Modern cooking techniques, Recipe standardisation, Food presentation and quality control, Food safety and hygiene management, Special dietary requirements management, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Creativity and innovation, Commercial awareness, Sustainability focus, Calm under pressure, Organised and detail-oriented
Technologies
HACCP, EHO standards, Genuine Dining standards
Responsibilities
Maintain exceptional food safety, hygiene, and allergen controls; Design and deliver modern menus; Lead food safety culture through training and coaching; Balance innovation with volume and pace; Drive sustainable practices to reduce waste
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with leadership duties