Chef Manager - Work life Balance

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only! Location: Blaenau Ffestniog Salary: Up to £31,940 per annum, depending on experience Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm (flexibility required) For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering We’re looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook. This is a role for a hands-on leader who’s as confident at the stove as they are in a client meeting, someone who understands how to run a business, manage a team, and deliver food that delights. As the heartbeat of the site, you’ll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning and team leadership to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. Services include breakfast, lunch, vending and hospitality. Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house. Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision. Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times. Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation. Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience. A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery. Strong financial acumen. Excellent communication and people management skills. Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. 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. xkybehq We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!