Chef Manager - Leatherhead

Dine Contract Catering Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food services sector is seeking a Chef Manager for their Leatherhead location. This role emphasizes creativity in menu planning and management within a Monday to Friday schedule, promoting work-life balance while providing exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, a commitment to high-quality service, and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-quality food and client relationships.
• Strong track record in delivering tailored menus.
• Passion for food and dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee breakfast and lunch services and manage site team.
• Plan menus and ensure food quality and presentation.
• Engage customers for feedback and enhancements.

Skills

Menu Planning

Food Presentation

Customer Engagement

Health & Safety Compliance

Financial Oversight

Education

Previous experience as Chef Manager or Head Chef

Job description

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Chef Manager – Monday to Friday

Up To £34,000 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.

Chef Manager – Monday to Friday

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

Up To £34,000 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

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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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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