Chef Manager - Blackburn

Compass Group UK; Blackburn; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Compass Group UK in Blackburn is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a weekday operation. You will oversee menu planning, team leadership, client relations, budgets, and compliance, delivering food-first service.

The role requires hands-on leadership, culinary excellence, and the ability to run the outlet like your own, Monday to Friday with holidays off.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational background.
• Passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients and high-quality service.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with energy to inspire teams.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen: understand P&L, cost control and KPIs.
• Excellent people management and staff development skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee full catering operation from food to finance to front of house.
• Lead, develop and motivate the team to deliver excellent service every day.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision.
• Build strong relationships with clients and guests, meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times.
• Drive consistency and quality across kitchen and wider catering operation.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Operational excellence

P&L awareness

Client relationship management

Food safety & quality

People management

Jobbeschreibung

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only!

Location: Blackburn
Salary: Up to £31,998 per annum (DOE)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (Closed bank holidays and all over Christmas)

Personality behind every plate

Great food starts with great people. From our chefs bringing creativity and personality to every plate, to the teams who make it all happen, our people are what make Dine, Dine. With Northern roots and teams across the UK, we’re proud to do things the Dine way – personal, passionate and always food-first.

We’re looking for aChef Manager who can do more than cook to join our Dineteam in Blackburn. This is a role for a hands-on leader who’s as confident at the stove as they are in a client meeting, someone who understands how to run a business, manage a team, and deliver food that delights.

As the heartbeat of the site, you’ll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning and team leadership to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. You’ll cook with passion, lead with purpose, and run the outlet like it’s your own.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house.
• Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day.
• Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision.
• Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times.
• Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience.
• A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery.
• Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy.
• A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs.
• Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team.

Hungry for more?

We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands‑on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

Job Reference: com/0810/99797001/52473839/SU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be yourself at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!