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Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Monday to Friday, 6:30 am – 3:00 pm
Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)
Are you a food-lover ready to step into a role where your culinary creativity and leadership can shine – without sacrificing your evenings and weekends?
We’re on the hunt for a passionate Chef Manager to lead the kitchen at our prestigious client site, SIKA UK, in Leeds. This is your opportunity to inspire a team, craft unforgettable food experiences, and still be home in time for dinner!
At Dine, we’re more than a contract caterer – we’re culinary creators who put flavour, sustainability, and personal service at the heart of everything we do. This is your chance to join a food-first culture where you’ll have the freedom to cook real food with real heart.
What’s On Your Menu?
Menu Execution – Create bold, exciting breakfast and lunch menus using fresh ingredients, tailored to your diners.
Stock & Budget Control – Order smart, reduce waste, and run a tight (but tasty) ship.
Client & Customer Love – Build strong relationships with guests and clients; their satisfaction is your secret ingredient.
Health & Safety Excellence – Keep it safe, clean, and compliant.
Financial Know-How – Take ownership of your budget and drive commercial success without compromising on quality.
What You’ll Bring
* Previous experience in a Chef Manager role – ideally in contract catering
* Hands-on culinary passion with strong admin and leadership skills
* Confidence running a team and building lasting relationships with clients and customers
* An eye for detail and a head for numbers – balancing taste and budgets with ease
* A true foodie’s flair with a love for seasonal, sustainable ingredients
What’s in It for You?
* 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
* Financial wellbeing support and access to salary finance solutions
* Aviva Digicare – Free annual health check
* Medicash Plan – Claim back on dental, optical & medical care
* Pension & Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Shopping & travel discounts (Perks at Work & Vodafone)
* Be A Star peer recognition awards
* Training & career pathways to support your professional journey
* Diverse employee networks – where everyone belongs
If you’re driven by delicious food, brilliant people, and a culture that genuinely supports work-life balance – this is the role for you. Take the next step in your culinary career and lead a kitchen that’s as passionate as you are.
Apply now and serve up something special – your future.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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