Chef Manager - Blaenau Ffestiniog

Compass Group UK; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekdays only schedule

Competitive salary

Job summary

Compass Group UK in Blaenau Ffestiniog is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead site operations, menu planning, and client relationships. This weekday role combines cooking with business leadership, running the outlet like your own, and driving service excellence.

Expect 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm, with a salary up to £31,940 depending on experience. Join a chef-led team delivering high-quality food and memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience.
• Passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; inspire others with your energy.
• Ownership mindset with ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen; understand P&L, cost control and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and people management; build trust and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• 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 needs and delivering 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.

Skills

Chef Manager experience

Operational leadership

Fresh food passion

Communication & leadership

Client relationship management

Financial acumen

P&L knowledge

People management

Job description

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only!
Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog
Salary: Up to £31,940 per annum, depending on experience
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm (flexibility required)

Personality behind every plate. Food first. Always.

At Dine, food isn’t an add-on. It’s the centre of everything we do.

Founded in the Northwest in 1997, Dine Contract Catering was built by chefs and food lovers who believed workplace dining could be something more. Today, that chef-led, food-first mindset still defines us.

We’re a business where chefs are empowered to create, bringing together seasonal ingredients, local suppliers and bold ideas to deliver food experiences with real personality, purpose and pride. Every offer is tailored. Every menu has intent.

About the role

We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook. You will join our Dine team working in partnership with our client, Rehau. 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.

Services include breakfast, lunch, vending and hospitality.

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.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves 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!

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