Head Chef - Contract Catering

Head Chef  - Contract Catering - Middlesbrough Area - £45,000

We’re recruiting a Head Chef to lead a large-scale retail operation within a high-volume catering site close to Middlesbrough.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong B&I Head Chef who loves fresh food, modern retail concepts, team leadership and high-volume operations. We are looking for someone energetic, organised and creative who can lead from the front and keep standards consistently high across a busy multi-offer site.

The Offer

Up to £45,000 basic salary28 days holiday including bank holidaysCompany pension schemeFree meals on shiftMonday to Friday operationMainly daytime hoursPaid overtime or TOILSick payTraining and development programmesInternal progression opportunitiesReferral bonus schemes

The Operation

Large-scale B&I contract catering siteAround 1000 daily coversMultiple retail food countersFast-paced, modern kitchen environmentLarge brigade with multiple production sections

The Food

Fresh seasonal food prepared dailyStreet food and retail-led conceptsRotating weekly menus and food themesPremium salads, deli offers and grab & goHigh standards of presentation and consistency

The Role

Lead the full day-to-day kitchen operation.Manage and develop a large chef brigade.Drive food quality, consistency and service standards.Create fresh, modern and commercially strong menus.Lead hospitality and retail food production.Oversee ordering, stock control and supplier management.Manage labour, GP and food cost performance.Ensure full HACCP, allergen and health & safety compliance.Train, mentor and motivate the kitchen team.Maintain strong kitchen culture and high morale.Support food innovation, seasonal activations and events.

About You

Proven Head Chef experience within B&I or contract cateringStrong background in high-volume fresh food operationsReliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com