Dine Contract Catering Ltd
Chef Manager - Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Chef Manager - Blaenau Ffestiniog
Chef Manager – Weekdays Only!
Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog
Salary: Up to £31,940 per annum, depending on experience
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm (flexibility required)
About Dine
Personality behind every plate. Food first. Always.
At Dine, food isn’t just an add-on – it’s the centre of everything we do.
Founded in the Northwest in 1997, Dine Contract Catering was built by chefs and food lovers dedicated to transforming workplace dining into an exceptional experience. Today, this chef-led, food-first mindset continues to drive us forward.
We empower chefs to create, combining seasonal ingredients, local suppliers, and bold innovation to craft food experiences bold with personality, purpose and pride—each tailored for intent. Every menu is inspired by meaningful goals.
About the Role
We’re seeking a Chef Manager who goes beyond cooking. You’ll join our Dine team, working closely with our client, Rehau. This is a role for a dynamic leader: equally at home at the stove and in client meetings, running a business with precision, leading a team with passion, and delivering food that wows.
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As the heart of the operation, you’ll oversee everything from menu planning to team leadership, client relationships, budgets, compliance, and front-of-house service. You’ll cook with enthusiasm and lead with vision, making the outlet feel like your own.
Services provided:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Vending
- Hospitality
Responsibilities
- Oversee full catering operations, from food production to financial management and front-of-house service
- Lead, develop, and motivate your team to deliver outstanding daily service
- Manage food costs, margins, waste, and labour with commercial precision
- Build strong client and guest relationships, exceeding expectations with impactful service delivery
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standards at all times
- Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience
- A passion for fresh, seasonal food and high-quality service delivery
- Strong communication and leadership skills, able to inspire others through energy and clarity
- A strong sense of ownership and an ability to manage client relationships diplomatically
- Financial acumen, with experience in P&L, cost control, and understanding business KPIs
- Exceptional communication and people management skills, fostering trust, setting a positive example, and bringing out the best in your team
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Career Growth
We support exciting culinary development pathways:
- Real-time mentoring
- Hands-on experience
- Opportunities to earn recognised industry qualifications, while growing within environments you love.
Company Values
Compass Group UK&I is committed to providing an environment where every individual feels truly seen and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We foster a culture that celebrates diversity in talent, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities—because diversity is our strength.
We strive to make our colleagues feel:
- Valued
- Empowered to achieve their full potential
- Encouraged to thrive together, undoubtedly.
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