Chef Manager - Stoke on Trent

Chef Manager - Weekdays Only!Location: Stoke on TrentSalary: Up to £30,610 per annum (DOE)Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm We''re looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook to join our Dine team in Stoke-on-Trent. 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. You''ll cook with passion, lead with purpose, and run the outlet like it''s your own. What You''ll Be Doing: Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house.Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day.Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision.Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact.Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety and company standards at all times.Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation. What you''ll bring to the table: 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.Great communication and ..... full job details .....