Chef Manager - Leeds

Compass Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company seeks a Chef Manager in Leeds to create exceptional food experiences. This role emphasizes culinary creativity, strong leadership, and the ability to build relationships while ensuring financial success all within a work-life balance.

Benefits

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Financial wellbeing support

Free annual health check

Claim back on dental, optical & medical care

Pension & Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping & travel discounts

Employee recognition awards

Career development opportunities

Diverse employee networks

Qualifications

• Experience in Chef Manager role, ideally in contract catering.
• Strong admin and leadership skills required.
• Love for seasonal, sustainable ingredients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute exciting breakfast and lunch menus.
• Manage stock, budget control, and client relationships.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Culinary passion

Leadership

Budget management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in Chef Manager role

Contract catering experience (preferable)

Job description

Chef Manager - Leeds
Monday to Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pmUp 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.