Chef Manager - Stevenage

Dine Contract Catering; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine Contract Catering is on the lookout for a Chef Manager in Stevenage to lead a motivated team and create exceptional food. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining hygiene standards, and preparing innovative meals. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, proven leadership experience, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Chef Manager or similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for food.
• Natural leader with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer literate and confident with stock systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and support your team to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, stock control, and compliance.
• Prepare fresh, innovative meals that wow clients and customers.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and front-of-house environment.
• Champion health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Chef Manager - Stevenage

Up to £31,555 per annum

Monday - Friday 6.30am - 2.30pm

Bring Passion to the Plate - Lead with Purpose
We’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to join our dynamic team in Stevenage. This is more than just a kitchen role - it’s your chance to lead a motivated team, create exceptional food, and help shape a modern, forward-thinking food culture within one of the UK’s leading catering companies.

As Chef Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our operation, leading a catering team including 3 direct reports. You’ll take the reins on everything from planning delicious, high-quality meals to managing stock and ensuring top-tier hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and support your team to deliver exceptional food and service
  
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, stock control, and compliance
  
• Take pride in preparing fresh, innovative meals that wow clients and customers
  
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and front-of-house environment
  
• Handle weekly reporting and ordering with accuracy and efficiency
  
• Champion health, safety, and food hygiene standards
  

What we are looking for

• A proven background as a Chef Manager or similar role
• Strong culinary skills and a real passion for food
• A natural leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Computer literate and confident with stock systems and reporting
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and ready to lead by example
• A keen eye for quality, safety, and service

Why Join Dine?
We're more than just a catering company—we’re a team that believes in supporting our people, embracing innovation, and giving you room to grow. If you're ready to take the next big step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and lead the way at our Stevenage site!

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering 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. That?s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.