Chef Manager - Leeds

Compass Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead culinary operations in a dynamic environment. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while ensuring outstanding food quality and exceptional dining experiences. You will be responsible for menu planning, stock management, and maintaining health and safety standards, all while engaging with customers and building strong relationships. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Financial wellbeing programme

Free annual healthcare check

Discounted health cash plan

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday purchase scheme

Share-buy Scheme

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager in contract catering is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial oversight and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee breakfast and lunch service while managing the site team.
• Plan and execute menus tailored to customer preferences.

Skills

Menu Planning

Customer Engagement

Health & Safety Compliance

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Education

Previous experience as a Chef Manager

Job description

Chef Manager - Monday to Friday

Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm (flexibility to business needs)
Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Leeds

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 vending at our client, SIKA UK. 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, ideally within a contract catering environment.
2. Experience carrying out the administrative duties of a Chef Manager.
3. Strong track record of delivering high-quality food within specified menus.
4. Experience managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
5. Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences.
6. Financially savvy, with experience in budgeting and driving commercial performance.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Share-buy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Vodafone discounts
• On-going training & development and career pathways

If you're a driven and passionate chef eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career.

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!