Chef Manager - Stevenage

Dine Contract Catering; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking a Chef Manager for weekdays only to lead and manage the full catering operation in Hitchin. The role involves overseeing menu planning, team delivery, and client relationships while ensuring financial precision. Candidates should be hands-on leaders with experience in catering management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £34,000 per annum, with a working pattern of Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with cooking and client facing skills.
• Experience in managing catering operations and team delivery.
• Understanding of budgets and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operation from food to finance.
• Lead and develop your team for excellent service.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste and labour efficiently.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Client relationship management

Financial management

Job description

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only!

Location: Stevenage

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm

For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering

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. This site provides a breakfast, lunch and vending for our client.

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.

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…