Chef Manager - Frome

Compass Group; Frome; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef Manager in Frome, Somerset. In this role, you'll oversee the catering operation, managing everything from food preparation to client relationships. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a similar position, a passion for fresh ingredients, and strong financial acumen. This position operates on weekdays, offering a competitive hourly salary with exciting career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef with strong operational experience.
• A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships.
• Understanding of P&L, cost control, and business KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision.
• Build strong relationships with clients and guests, exceeding expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards.
• Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation.

Skills

Operational experience

Food cost management

Client relationship management

High-quality service delivery

Strong financial acumen

Job description

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only! Location: Frome, Somerset Salary: £15.06 per hour Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 1:30pm

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. 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 and deliver food that delights.

As our Chef Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the breakfast service and vending at our client's site. This is a lone working site, you will oversee the full service from preparation, serving of meals and operating the till for all customers.

As the heartbeat of the site, you'll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. You'll cook with passion 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.
• 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 Senior Chef with strong operational experience.
• A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high‑quality service delivery.
• A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs.

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.

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.

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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!