Chef Manager

Chef Manager

Location: Torness Power Station
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Shift pattern: Between 07:00 and 15:00

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Chef Manager with a strong track record of managing kitchen teams and delivering high-quality catering services in a fast-paced, professional environment to lead our on-site operation at Torness Power Station.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on cooking with team leadership, high standards, and structured daytime hours.

Key Responsibilities

As Chef Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality catering service while leading and supporting a small kitchen team. Your duties will include:

• Preparing and serving a varied range of hot and cold breakfast and lunch options
• Leading, motivating, and managing the kitchen team on a daily basis
• Ensuring excellent standards of food quality, presentation, and service
• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene compliance
• Menu planning, costing, and budget management
• Ordering stock and managing kitchen supplies efficiently
• Ensuring all regulatory and company standards are consistently met
• Carrying out line management responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident and reliable professional who brings both culinary expertise and strong leadership skills. You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Catering Manager
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and compliance requirements
• The ability to lead, motivate, and support a team in a busy kitchen environment

Why Join Dalkia UK?

At Dalkia UK, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re happy to support you.