Chef Manager - Leatherhead

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chef Manager to lead their culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to showcase your culinary talents while managing a dedicated site team. You will be responsible for menu planning, stock management, and ensuring health and safety compliance while building strong relationships with clients and customers. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture that values sustainability and community engagement, making your mark in a dynamic food service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef ready for management.
• Strong track record in delivering high-quality food.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Menu Planning

Customer Engagement

Financial Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

Culinary Arts Qualification

Job description

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Job Introduction

Chef Manager - Monday to Friday

Hours: 7:00 to 15:00 (flexibility to business needs)
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:

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

What We're Looking For:

1. Previous experience as a Chef Manager or a Head Chef looking for their first step into Chef Management.
2. Strong track record of delivering high-quality food within specified menus.
3. Experience managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
4. Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences.
5. 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

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!