Chef Manager - Preston

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chef Manager who is passionate about food and eager to provide exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while leading a small team. You will be responsible for menu planning, stock management, and ensuring health and safety compliance. If you are driven and ready to make an impact in a supportive environment that values diversity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager in contract catering.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Oversee breakfast and lunch service for clients.
• Manage budgets and track financial performance.

Skills

Menu Planning & Execution

Stock & Cost Management

Customer Engagement

Health & Safety Compliance

Financial Oversight

Job description

Chef Manager – Monday to Friday

Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Preston

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, with an early finish on a Friday. This role allows you to showcase your culinary skills while leading a small team of 1 chef and 3 catering assistants.

As our Chef Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the breakfast and lunch service for our client.

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 ideally in a contract catering business.
• 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 14forty and our benefits please visit:Careers at 14forty

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 wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!