Chef Manager - Edinburgh

Dine Contract Catering; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering provider in Edinburgh seeks a passionate Chef Manager to lead daily kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract catering, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for food. Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with no late nights or weekends, alongside a competitive salary and numerous benefits including free meals and development programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free meals on shift

Access to retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in a contract catering environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills required.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and manage a small team.
• Ensure food safety and health standards are met.
• Manage budgets and control costs.

Skills

Passion for food

Leadership

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Financial awareness

Creative flair

Ability to thrive under pressure

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

Chef Manager - Edinburgh

£36,540 Per Annum

Monday - Friday role!

We're on the hunt for a passionate and talented Chef Manager to lead a fast-paced catering operation at a leading food manufacturing site in Edinburgh. If you love fresh food, thrive in a hands-on environment, and have a talent for leading teams, we want to hear from you.

This is your chance to create daily food experiences that energise and inspire hard-working teams, all while working sociable hours with a fantastic support network.
What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading daily kitchen operations and a small team with energy and excellence
  
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards to the highest level
  
• Managing budgets, controlling costs, and minimising waste
  
• Building strong relationships with the client and workforce
  
• Driving customer satisfaction with tasty, nutritious, and beautifully presented food
  

What You’ll Bring:

• A passion for food and a flair for creativity in the kitchen
  
• Experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in a contract catering or similar setting
  
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
  
• Sound knowledge of food safety and allergens (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable)
  
• Financial awareness with experience managing costs and ordering
  
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive under pressure
  

What’s In It For You?

• A competitive salary
  
• Monday to Friday role - no late nights or weekends
  
• Free meals on shift
  
• Access to Compass Group benefits - retail discounts, wellbeing support, development programmes
  
• A supportive, food-loving team environment where you can grow your career
  

About Us

Personality behind every plate

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.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.