Weekdays-Only Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen & Menu

Dine Contract Catering Ltd; Blaenau Ffestiniog; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine Contract Catering Ltd in Blaenau Ffestiniog is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager who can lead the catering operation as well as cook. You’ll work closely with our client and the team to deliver great food with first-class service.

As the heartbeat of the site, you’ll manage menu planning, staff development, budgets and compliance, ensuring consistent quality from breakfast through to service delivery. Weekdays only, 7am–3pm, with flexibility as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience.
• Passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery.
• Great communication and leadership skills that inspire others.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to manage client relationships and budgets.

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 and deliver impactful service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards.
• Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider operation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Team management

Communication

Ownership

Job description

Dine Contract Catering Ltd in Blaenau Ffestiniog is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager who can lead the catering operation as well as cook. You’ll work closely with our client and the team to deliver great food with first-class service.

As the heartbeat of the site, you’ll manage menu planning, staff development, budgets and compliance, ensuring consistent quality from breakfast through to service delivery. Weekdays only, 7am–3pm, with flexibility as required.