Chef Manager - Corby - Compass Group UK : Job Details

Chef Manager - Corby

£30,000 Per Annum

Monday - Friday role! with flexibility required at peak times

We're on the hunt for a passionate and talented Chef Manager to lead a fast-paced catering operation at Smyths Toys in Corby. 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.

• Leading daily kitchen operations and a small team with energy and excellence
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards to the highest level
• Managing budgets, controlling costs, and minimising waste
• Building strong relationships with the client and workforce
• Driving customer satisfaction with tasty, nutritious, and beautifully presented food

What You’ll Bring:

• A passion for food and a flair for creativity in the kitchen
• Experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in a contract catering or similar setting
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety and allergens (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable)
• Financial awareness with experience managing costs and ordering
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive under pressure

• A competitive salary
• Monday to Friday role – no late nights or weekends
• Free meals on shift
• Access to Compass Group benefits – retail discounts, wellbeing support, development programmes
• A supportive, food-loving team environment where you can grow your career

About Us

Personality behind every plate

Dine 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.