Chef Manager - Dewsbury

Dine Contract Catering Careers; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Dewsbury seeks a Chef Manager to oversee daily catering operations and lead a dedicated team. This hands-on position requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for quality food. Responsibilities include managing food costs, building client relationships, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role offers exciting pathways for career growth and the opportunity to work with locally sourced, sustainable ingredients.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Recognition for local sourcing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sous Chef or Head Chef seeking a management role.
• Strong financial acumen with understanding of P&L and cost control.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to inspire team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the catering operation from food to finance.
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver excellent service.
• Build strong relationships with clients and guests.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Passion for fresh food

Education

Experience as Sous Chef or Head Chef

Job description

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!