Chair Mary for Professional Catering Workstations

A chair built for the demands of a professional catering workstation, where staff stand for long periods but need seated support during prep, plating or paperwork. The Chair Mary by BHS provides an adjustable-height seat that lets the operator choose the exact working level without leaving the station. The seat rises and lowers smoothly, so the same chair serves a high worktop during food assembly and a lower counter during administrative tasks.

The principle is simple: a gas-lift column beneath the seat compresses or extends when the lever is pressed, shifting the seat height without tools or effort. This allows the operator to maintain an ergonomic posture—hips slightly above knees, feet flat on the floor—whether the work surface is at standard prep height or at a lower desk level. The base remains stable on the floor, resisting tipping even when the operator leans forward to reach ingredients or equipment.

To use the chair, the operator pulls the lever under the seat, raises or lowers the seat to the desired height, then releases the lever to lock it in place. The chair is then ready for seated work at the station. When not in use, the chair can be tucked under the worktop to free floor space.

Construction is a powder-coated steel frame with a contoured seat and backrest in easy-clean vinyl. The base is a five-star design with castors for mobility between stations, while the gas lift is rated for frequent adjustment in a commercial environment.

The height range of 440–790 mm covers standard catering worktop heights and lower desk levels, allowing the chair to serve both food-prep and office tasks within the same kitchen. The footprint of 440 × 510 mm fits under most professional workstations without obstructing movement.

Cleaning is straightforward: the vinyl seat and backrest wipe clean with a damp cloth and standard kitchen sanitiser, while the powder-coated frame resists corrosion from spills and splashes. The castors can be removed for thorough floor cleaning if needed.

The Chair Mary is supplied as a single model; no variants or accessories are listed for this article.

Catalogue placement: seating and workstation accessories for professional catering environments.