Chef Manager - Thatcham40 hours per week - Monday - Friday role! £29,232 per annum We\'re on the hunt for a passionate and talented Chef Manager to lead a fast-paced catering operation at our site in Thatcham. If you love fresh food, thrive in a hands-on environment, and have a talent for leading teams, we want to hear from you.This is your chance to create daily food experiences that energise and inspire hard-working teams, all while working sociable hours with a fantastic support network.What You'll Be Doing:Leading daily kitchen operations and a small team with energy and excellenceMaintaining food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards to the highest levelManaging budgets, controlling costs, and minimising wasteBuilding strong relationships with the client and workforceDriving customer satisfaction with tasty, nutritious, and beautifully presented foodWhat You'll Bring:A passion for food and a flair for creativity in the kitchenExperience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in a contract catering or similar settingExcellent leadership and communication skillsSound knowledge of food safety and allergens (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable)Financial awareness with experience managing costs and orderingA positive, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive under pressureAbout UsPersonality behind every plateDine 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. That\'s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.Our secret ingredient - our people!If you\'ve got what it takes to join some of the food service industry\'s best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.