Chef Manager - Preston

Chef Manager – Monday to Friday

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Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Preston
Are you passionate about food and ready for the next step in your career or are you looking for a better work-life balance? We\’re looking for a Chef Manager who thrives on delivering outstanding food and exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, with an early finish on a Friday. This role allows you to showcase your culinary skills while leading a small team of 1 chef and 3 catering assistants.
As our Chef Manager, you\’ll be responsible for overseeing the breakfast and lunch service for our client.
Your Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Planning & Execution – Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences, ensuring top-quality food presentation while managing portion control and minimizing waste.
• Stock & Cost Management – Monitor inventory levels, place sensible orders, and control costs effectively.
• Customer Engagement – Build strong relationships with clients and customers, gathering feedback to enhance service.
• Health & Safety Compliance – Maintain a safety-first culture, ensuring all food safety regulations and policies are followed.
• Financial Oversight – Manage budgets, track financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

What We\’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager ideally in a contract catering business.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality food within specified menus.
• Experience managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Financially savvy, with experience in budgeting and driving commercial performance.

For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: Careers at 14forty
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.
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone\’s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive – Diversity is Our Strength!

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