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Are you a talented and passionate Chef Manager ready for a new challenge in a truly unique location?
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 Role
As 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)
• Why Join Sodexo?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.Ready for a Change of Scenery?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.

• 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)
• Why Join Sodexo?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 SUPPOR