Night Shift Lead Chef — Menu Innovation & Quality

Dine Contract Catering Ltd; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DINE on a full-time basis is recruiting a Chef contracted to 40 hours per week, with night shifts. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menus, and help deliver exceptional food experiences for clients and customers.

The role requires a Food Hygiene certificate, leadership experience, and the ability to work nights. DINE prides itself on local sourcing, sustainability, and strong client relationships across the business sector.

Qualifications

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers
• Oversee and implement menu changes
• Identify opportunities to improve food services
• Listen to customer feedback to drive improvements
• Create new menus and culinary concepts

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to continuously improve
• Supporting with creation of new menus and creative concepts
• Representing DINE and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Team supervision

Menu development

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

DINE on a full-time basis is recruiting a Chef contracted to 40 hours per week, with night shifts. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menus, and help deliver exceptional food experiences for clients and customers.

The role requires a Food Hygiene certificate, leadership experience, and the ability to work nights. DINE prides itself on local sourcing, sustainability, and strong client relationships across the business sector.