Regional Chef Manager - Midlands and North

Dine Contract Catering; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A national catering company is seeking a Regional Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations across Birmingham, Liverpool, and Selby. This role emphasizes culinary expertise, people leadership, and driving consistency in food quality across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will be hands-on strategic leaders with a passion for food excellence and capability to mentor kitchen teams. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £33,000 plus a car allowance, with full-time, field-based work across the region.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to inspire kitchen teams.
• Ability to ensure quality and consistency in food service.
• Experience in culinary management across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen teams to deliver exceptional food.
• Drive consistency and quality in menu delivery and presentation.
• Develop and mentor Chef Managers to enhance performance.

Skills

Culinary expertise

People leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

Regional Chef Manager - Midlands and North

Location : Field-based, covering Birmingham, Liverpool and Selby (ideally based centrally within the region)

Salary : Up to £33,000 per annum plus car allowance

Working Pattern : Permanent Full-time, field-based 5 days over 7 including weekends with occasional overnight stays

We're looking for a Regional Chef Manager who can do more than cook. As a key member of our operational leadership team, you'll bring culinary expertise, commercial acumen and people leadership together to deliver food excellence across multiple sites.

This is a role for a hands‑on, strategic leader who's as comfortable in a kitchen as in a client meeting. Someone who can coach and inspire chefs, build strong site relationships, and ensure consistency, innovation and compliance across the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support kitchen teams across your regional patch to deliver exceptional food and service every day.
• Drive consistency and quality in menu delivery, presentation, and food safety across all sites.
• Develop and mentor Chef Managers and kitchen teams, supporting their growth and performance.Partner closely with Site Managers, Clients, and Central Support Teams to enhance standards, drive innovation, and deliver commercial success.
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