Chef Manager - Salford

Dine Contract Catering; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chef Manager passionate about food and exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a balanced Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while leading a dedicated team. You will be responsible for menu planning, stock management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position not only emphasizes high-quality food delivery but also fosters strong client relationships. If you are eager to make an impact in a vibrant culinary environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Supervisor or Chef Manager in contract catering.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality food and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee breakfast and lunch services, ensuring quality food presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Menu Planning

Customer Engagement

Health & Safety Compliance

Financial Oversight

Stock & Cost Management

High-quality Food Delivery

Job description

Chef Manager - Monday to Friday

Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm (flexibility to business needs)
Up to £31,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Salford

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, a coffee shop and vending at our client's site. This is a lone working site and there is no parking available on site (good bus and train links).

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:

• 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 Supervisor or Chef Manager, ideally within a contract catering environment.
• Previous experience is carrying out the administrative duties of a Chef Manager
• Previous barista experience desired but full training will be provided.
• 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 Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering

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!