Chef

Compass Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in workplace catering is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role involves preparing delicious, high-quality meals while overseeing menu changes and ensuring customer satisfaction. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on employee well-being, this position offers opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and rewards excellence. If you have a passion for culinary arts and customer service, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the workplace catering sector.

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.
• Experience in a similar Chef role with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing menu changes and supporting new menu creation.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and complying with regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Menu Development

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Eurest on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for progression within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift Pattern:

• Mon: Afternoons
• Tues: Afternoons
• Weds: Afternoons
• Thurs: Afternoons
• Fri: Afternoons
• Sat: [Specify shift]
• Sun: [Specify shift]

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure kitchens are well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful, and planet-positive catering.

At Eurest, we are experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces daily. We believe that fueling employees helps sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and motivate them to perform at their best. Our food experiences are driven by our commitment to sustainability and working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We are people-powered at Eurest.

We are passionate about what we do and committed to attracting the best talent. Could that be you? Discover what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/0805/93488001/52723239/R/BU #Eurest

Compass Group UK & I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We celebrate diversity and want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!