Chef Manager - Leatherhead

Dine Contract Catering; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Chef Manager to lead culinary operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while managing a dedicated team. You'll be responsible for menu planning, customer engagement, and financial oversight, all while promoting sustainability and working closely with local suppliers. If you have a flair for creating memorable dining experiences and a passion for food, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in culinary management and delivering high-quality food.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and cost control skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee breakfast and lunch service, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Manage inventory, control costs, and maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Menu Planning

Customer Engagement

Health & Safety Compliance

Financial Management

Culinary Skills

Education

Experience as Chef Manager or Head Chef

Job description

Chef Manager - Monday to Friday

Hours: 7:00 to 15:00 (flexibility to business needs)
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Leatherhead

Are you passionate about food and ready for the next step in your career or are you looking for a better work-life balance? We’re looking for a Chef Manager who thrives on delivering outstanding food and exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while leading your site team.

As our Chef Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the breakfast and lunch service along with hospitality and retail at our client's site. At Dine we offer 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.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Planning & Execution - Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences, ensuring top-quality food presentation while managing portion control and minimizing waste.
• Stock & Cost Management - Monitor inventory levels, place sensible orders, and control costs effectively.
• Customer Engagement - Build strong relationships with clients and customers, gathering feedback to enhance service.
• Health & Safety Compliance - Maintain a safety-first culture, ensuring all food safety regulations and policies are followed.
• Financial Oversight - Manage budgets, track financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager or a Head Chef looking for their first step into Chef Management.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality food within specified menus.
• Experience managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Financially savvy, with experience in budgeting and driving commercial performance.

For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering

Job Reference: com/2403/40252001/52727773/SU #DINE

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