Chef Manager - Leeds - #1783000

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.