Chef Manager - Leeds

Dine Contract Catering Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer seeks a passionate Chef Manager to lead the kitchen at a prestigious client site in Leeds. This role offers a competitive salary with no evening or weekend work, focusing on culinary creativity and team leadership while ensuring high client satisfaction.

Benefits

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Financial wellbeing support

Free annual health check

Pension & Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping & travel discounts

Peer recognition awards

Training & career pathways

Qualifications

• Hands-on culinary passion with strong administrative skills.
• Confidence in leading a team and building strong client relationships.
• An eye for detail and excellent budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Create breakfast and lunch menus tailored to guests.
• Manage stock orders and ensure budget compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary Passion

Leadership Skills

Client Relationship Management

Budget Management

Education

Experience in Chef Manager role

Job description

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Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday to Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm

Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)

Are you a food-lover ready to step into a role where your culinary creativity and leadership can shine – without sacrificing your evenings and weekends?

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Chef Manager to lead the kitchen at our prestigious client site, SIKA UK, in Leeds. This is your opportunity to inspire a team, craft unforgettable food experiences, and still be home in time for dinner!

At Dine, we’re more than a contract caterer – we’re culinary creators who put flavour, sustainability, and personal service at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join a food-first culture where you’ll have the freedom to cook real food with real heart.

What’s On Your Menu?

Menu Execution – Create bold, exciting breakfast and lunch menus using fresh ingredients, tailored to your diners.

Stock & Budget Control – Order smart, reduce waste, and run a tight (but tasty) ship.

Client & Customer Love – Build strong relationships with guests and clients; their satisfaction is your secret ingredient.

Health & Safety Excellence – Keep it safe, clean, and compliant.

Financial Know-How – Take ownership of your budget and drive commercial success without compromising on quality.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager role – ideally in contract catering
• Hands-on culinary passion with strong admin and leadership skills
• Confidence running a team and building lasting relationships with clients and customers
• An eye for detail and a head for numbers – balancing taste and budgets with ease
• A true foodie’s flair with a love for seasonal, sustainable ingredients
  
  
  

What’s in It for You?

• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Financial wellbeing support and access to salary finance solutions
• Aviva Digicare – Free annual health check
• Medicash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & medical care
• Pension & Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping & travel discounts (Perks at Work & Vodafone)
• Be A Star peer recognition awards
• Training & career pathways to support your professional journey
• Diverse employee networks – where everyone belongs
  
  
  

If you’re driven by delicious food, brilliant people, and a culture that genuinely supports work-life balance – this is the role for you. Take the next step in your culinary career and lead a kitchen that’s as passionate as you are.

Apply now and serve up something special – your future.

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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