Chef Manager - South East Birmingham

Compass Group UK; Monkspath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Chef Manager for a Monday to Friday role at a Shirley, Birmingham site. You’ll lead the catering operation, manage the team, and ensure high-quality service while controlling costs.

You’ll oversee menu planning, client relations, and compliance with food safety standards, driving both culinary excellence and business performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience.
• A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients and high-quality service delivery.
• Great communication and leadership skills; you inspire others with your energy.
• Strong financial acumen; you understand P&L, cost control and business KPIs.
• Excellent communication and people management skills; you build trust and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house.
• Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision.
• Build strong relationships with clients and guests, exceeding expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards.
• Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation.

Skills

Chef management

Operational leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

People management

Job description

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only!
Location: Shirley , Birmingham
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm

Personality behind every plate

Great food startswith great people. From our chefs bringing creativity and personality to everyplate, to the teams who make it all happen, our people are what make Dine,Dine. With Northern roots and teams across the UK, we’re proud to do things theDine way – personal, passionate and always food-first.

We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook. This is a role for a hands‑on leader who’s as confident at the stove as they are in a client meeting, someone who understands how to run a business, manage a team, and deliver food that delights.

As the heartbeat of the site, you’ll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning and team leadership to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. You’ll cook with passion, lead with purpose, and run the outlet like it’s your own.

Services include:

• Breakfast and lunch service
• Hospitality

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house.
• Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day.
• Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision.
• Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times.
• Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience.
• A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery.
• Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy.
• A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs.
• Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team.

Hungry for more?

We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands‑on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

Job Reference: com/2310/99811001/52780099/R/SU #DINE

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!