Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Teams & Client Impact

Dine Contract Catering Ltd; Spennymoor; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dine Contract Catering Ltd in Spennymoor is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead the on-site catering operation. You’ll be responsible for menu planning, team leadership, client relationships, budgets and compliance, delivering food of the highest standard with passion.

This role requires a proven Head Chef or Chef Manager with strong operational acumen, the ability to manage costs and KPIs, and excellent communication.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager with strong operational experience.
• Passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients and high-quality service.
• Strong leadership and communication to motivate a team.
• Ownership mindset with ability to manage client relationships.
• Solid understanding of P&L, cost control and KPIs.

Aufgaben

• 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, exceeding expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards.
• Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider operation.

Kenntnisse

Head Chef / Chef Manager experience

Operational leadership

Communication skills

People management

Financial acumen (P&L, cost control)

Jobbeschreibung

Dine Contract Catering Ltd in Spennymoor is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead the on-site catering operation. You’ll be responsible for menu planning, team leadership, client relationships, budgets and compliance, delivering food of the highest standard with passion.

This role requires a proven Head Chef or Chef Manager with strong operational acumen, the ability to manage costs and KPIs, and excellent communication.