Regional Chef Manager - Midlands and North

Compass Group; Hugglescote; Remote; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Regional Chef Manager for the Midlands and North to oversee multiple sites and ensure culinary excellence. The role involves leading kitchen teams, managing operational metrics, and fostering client relationships. Candidates should possess a strong culinary background and proven leadership skills. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £33,000 plus a car allowance and requires travel across the region.

Benefits

Exciting culinary development pathways

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a culinary environment.
• Ability to manage multiple sites effectively.
• Understanding of financial metrics related to the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen teams to deliver exceptional food.
• Monitor food costs and operational metrics.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health policies.

Skills

Proven experience in a Chef Manager or Head Role with multi-site responsibility

Strong culinary background with a passion for exceptional service

Inspirational leadership skills

Excellent client relationship management

Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen operations

Strong financial understanding

Job description

Regional Chef Manager - Midlands and North

Regional Chef Manager - Midlands and North (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.

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.
• Monitor and manage key operational metrics including food costs, labour, waste, and GP to ensure commercial efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies across all locations.
• Champion culinary excellence and continuous improvement, introducing new ideas and initiatives that elevate our food offer.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Proven experience in a Chef Manager or Head Role with multi‑site responsibility.
• A strong culinary background with a passion for exceptional service.
• Inspirational leadership skills – you develop teams, build engagement and lead by example.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of food safety, compliance and kitchen operations.
• Strong financial and operational understanding, confident with budgets, cost control and performance reporting.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the region.

Why Join Us?

We offer a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You’ll have the autonomy to shape culinary standards across your region while being supported by a passionate central team.

We also offer exciting culinary development pathways for you and your teams, from hands‑on mentoring to recognised qualifications, so you can continue to grow your skills while inspiring others to do the same.

Dine Contract Catering #DINE Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!