Chef Manager - Dewsbury

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef Manager in Dewsbury to oversee the catering operation and lead the team. You will ensure high service delivery while managing costs and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef and is passionate about food quality and team leadership. This full-time position involves primarily weekday work with competitive pay and growth opportunities in culinary skills.

Benefits

Real-time mentoring

Culinary pathways

Opportunity for qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef looking for their first step into Chef Management.
• A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery.
• Great communication and leadership skills, inspiring others with energy.

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.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

People management

Passion for fresh food

Job description

Job Introduction

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Chef Manager - Weekdays Only!

Location: Dewsbury
Hourly Rate: £14.86 per hour, 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7am to 2pm

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

We're looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook to join our Dine team in Dewsbury. 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 Sous Chef or Head Chef looking for their first step into Chef Management.
• 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.

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great‑tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

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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!