Chef Manager - Leatherhead

Dine Contract Catering; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Leatherhead is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead their on-site operation. This Monday to Friday role offers a salary of £34,500 per annum. Responsibilities include planning menus, managing food stock, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a similar role and a passion for food and service excellence. Offers include free meals and parking, with no bank holiday or Christmas working.

Benefits

Free meal on site

Free parking

Great work/life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef.
• Confident managing budgets and compliance paperwork.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, seasonal menus.
• Manage food ordering and stock control.
• Support and mentor an apprentice through their qualification.
• Ensure full allergen and dietary management compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Passionate about food

Budget management

Job description

Chef Manager - Leatherhead (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £34,500 per annum

Location: Leatherhead

Hours: Monday to Friday (No bank holidays or Christmas working)

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead our on-site catering operation in Leatherhead. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Chef Manager or a Head Chef ready to take the next step into management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, seasonal menus
• Manage food ordering and stock control
• Ensure PCI compliance and complete weekly bookwork
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver excellent service
• Support and mentor an apprentice through their qualification
• Oversee Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards
• Ensure full allergen and dietary management compliance

About You

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Passionate about food, people, and service excellence
• Confident managing budgets and compliance paperwork

What We Offer

• £34,500 per annum
• Monday to Friday role - great work/life balance
• Free meal on site
• Free parking
• No bank holiday or Christmas working

If you’re ready to lead from the front and bring your culinary expertise to a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to take the next step in your chef 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!