Chef Manager - Blaenau Ffestniog

Dine Contract Catering Ltd; Blaenau Ffestiniog; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services company in Blaenau Ffestiniog is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee food service operations Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, a passion for culinary excellence, and skills in menu planning and customer engagement. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,860 per annum and a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Chef Manager, preferably in contract catering.
• Experience managing client relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee breakfast and lunch service, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences.
• Maintain a safety-first culture, ensuring food safety compliance.

Skills

Menu Planning

Stock Management

Customer Engagement

Health & Safety Compliance

Financial Management

Job description

Chef Manager – Monday to Friday

Hours: 7:00am – 3:00 pm (flexibility to business needs)

Salary: Up to £30,860 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog

Are you passionate about food and ready for the next step in your career, or are you looking for a better work-life balance? We’re seeking a Chef Manager who excels at delivering outstanding food and exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while leading your site team.

As our Chef Manager, you’ll oversee breakfast and lunch service, vending, and hospitality at our client's site. At Dine, we provide a personalized approach to our clients while delivering excellent service. Our passion is creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and working with local suppliers and communities.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Menu Planning & Execution: Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences, ensuring top-quality presentation, managing portion control, and minimizing waste.
2. Stock & Cost Management: Monitor inventory levels, place appropriate orders, and control costs effectively.
3. Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients and customers, gathering feedback to improve service.
4. Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain a safety-first culture, ensuring all food safety regulations and policies are followed.
5. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, track financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

What We’re Looking For

1. 3+ years experience as a Chef Manager, preferably within a contract catering environment.
2. Experience in administrative duties related to Chef Management.
3. Proven track record of delivering high-quality food within set menus.
4. Experience managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
5. Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences.
6. Financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and driving commercial performance.

For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits, please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering.

Job Reference: com/1405/99755001/52552372/SU #DINE

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