Chef Manager - Preston

14Forty; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead a small team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule and early finishes on Fridays. You'll be responsible for menu planning, stock management, and ensuring health and safety compliance while building strong client relationships. If you're driven by quality food and customer satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your culinary career in a supportive environment.

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 inventory, orders, and costs effectively.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

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!