Chef Manager - Weekdays, Lead Kitchen & Clients

Dine Contract Catering Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine Contract Catering Ltd in Solihull is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a weekday operation for the client site. You will oversee menu planning, customer service, and the performance of the catering team, with a 40-hour week from Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, and a salary up to £34,000 per year, depending on experience.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, financial awareness, and the ability to manage costs, quality, and compliance, while building relationships with clients and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent financial understanding including P&L, cost control and KPIs.

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, understanding needs and delivering 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.

Skills

Chef Manager experience

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Job description

Dine Contract Catering Ltd in Solihull is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a weekday operation for the client site. You will oversee menu planning, customer service, and the performance of the catering team, with a 40-hour week from Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, and a salary up to £34,000 per year, depending on experience.

This hands-on role requires strong leadership, financial awareness, and the ability to manage costs, quality, and compliance, while building relationships with clients and