Chef Manager - Manchester

Dine Contract Catering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Manchester is looking for a skilled Chef Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations. The successful candidate will lead a small team, ensure high food safety standards, and manage budgets while delivering delightful dining experiences. This Monday to Friday role offers a competitive salary and the chance to grow within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monday to Friday role - no late nights or weekends

Free meals on shift

Access to Compass Group benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in contract catering.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of food safety and allergens (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable).
• Financial awareness with experience managing costs.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and manage a small team.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and minimize waste.
• Build strong relationships with clients and workforce.
• Drive customer satisfaction with nutritious and beautifully presented food.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Financial awareness

Creativity

Job description

Overview

We\'re on the hunt for a passionate and talented Chef Manager to lead a fast-paced catering operation in Manchester. If you love fresh food, thrive in a hands-on environment, and have a talent for leading teams, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to create daily food experiences that energise and inspire hard-working teams, all while working sociable hours with a fantastic support network.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily kitchen operations and a small team with energy and excellence
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards to the highest level
• Managing budgets, controlling costs, and minimising waste
• Building strong relationships with the client and workforce
• Driving customer satisfaction with tasty, nutritious, and beautifully presented food

A passion for food and a flair for creativity in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in a contract catering or similar setting
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety and allergens (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable)
• Financial awareness with experience managing costs and ordering
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive under pressure
• A passion for food and a flair for creativity in the kitchen

Personality behind every plate

About Dine

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering 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. That\'s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030. Our secret ingredient - our people! If you\'ve got what it takes to join some of the food service industry\'s best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Monday to Friday role - no late nights or weekends
• Free meals on shift
• Access to Compass Group benefits - retail discounts, wellbeing support, development programmes
• A supportive, food-loving team environment where you can grow your career