Dine Contract Catering Ltd
Head Chef - Tadworth

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Head Chef
Location: Tadworth, Surrey
Salary: Up to £40,820 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits: Free meal on shift and free access to site gym
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3pm, flexibility required to meet needs of the business
Personality behind every plate. Food first. Always.
At Dine, food isn’t 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 who believed workplace dining could be something more. Today, that chef-led, food-first mindset still defines us.
We’re a business where chefs are empowered to create, bringing together seasonal ingredients, local suppliers and bold ideas to deliver food experiences with real personality, purpose and pride. Every offer is tailored. Every menu has intent.
About The Role
Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic culinary environment where creativity, excellence, and innovation are always on the menu?
We're on the hunt for a visionary Head Chef who lives and breathes food, someone who’s not just skilled in the kitchen but dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences. This is more than just a cooking role; it’s an opportunity to lead, inspire, and deliver unforgettable food programmes that push boundaries and excite every palate. If you're driven to constantly raise the bar, we want to hear from you.
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Join a flagship contract based at a well-established corporate headquarters in Tadworth, within a modern campus offering contemporary facilities and a collaborative working environment.
This is a high-visibility role where you’ll shape a complex food and hospitality offer across 2 kitchens providing breakfast, lunch and coffee shop services across the site along with high volumes of hospitality. You’ll take responsibility for ensuring the site runs efficiently while maintaining consistently high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead your kitchen like a well-seasoned pro, ensuring every plate tells a story of flavour, consistency, and character.
- Create a kitchen culture where high standards come naturally and pushing culinary boundaries is part of the daily rhythm.
- Stay sharp on food trends and forward-thinking techniques – you know what’s next before it hits the menu.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders – you speak the language of food and business.
- Deliver excellence beyond the plate by hitting key targets in quality, safety, sustainability, and cost control.


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What You’ll Bring To The Table
- A seasoned Head Chef ready to take the lead in a flavour-driven environment.
- A true chef at heart, committed to delivering exceptional food experiences while upholding company standards and exceeding client expectations.
- Confident balancing flavour and finance. Skilled in food costing, supplier relationships, and smart kitchen economics.
- Calm, focused, and fast on your feet, you thrive in a busy service and never compromise on quality under pressure.
Hungry for more?
We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.
If you’re a driven and passionate chef eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career.
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