Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Team & Client Relationships

Chartwells Independent; Ashbourne CP; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashbourne-based Chef Manager position with Dine Contract Catering. The role combines hands-on cooking leadership with business management to deliver exceptional catering services on-site.

You'll oversee menu planning, team leadership, client relationships and budget compliance, driving food quality and service excellence across all service times. Posted salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Commercial acumen with costs, margins and KPI focus.

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.
• Build strong relationships with clients and guests and exceed expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards.
• Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and operation.

Skills

Chef management

Leadership

Food quality

Communication

Cost control

Client relationships

Job description

Ashbourne-based Chef Manager position with Dine Contract Catering. The role combines hands-on cooking leadership with business management to deliver exceptional catering services on-site.

You'll oversee menu planning, team leadership, client relationships and budget compliance, driving food quality and service excellence across all service times. Posted salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.