Chef Manager - Bournemouth

Compass Group UK; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK in Bournemouth is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensure high food quality, and manage the team and budget. This Monday-Friday role focuses on excellent customer experience, hygiene, and efficient service.

You will supervise food production, stock, and menu planning while maintaining cost control and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong kitchen operations, food safety and HACCP knowledge.
• Ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and food production.
• Prepare and deliver fresh, high-quality meals.
• Plan menus and develop appealing food offers.
• Manage ordering, stock control, and waste.
• Monitor food costs and support financial targets.
• Ensure food safety, allergen, and health & safety compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
• Build positive relationships with customers and client.
• Drive continuous improvement and new ideas for menus.
• Ensure efficient and friendly service every day.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food cost

HACCP

Communication

Stock control

Job description

Chef Manager

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £33,408 per annum
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Contract: Full-time

About the Role

Eurest is looking for a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to join our team in Bournemouth.

This is a fantastic Monday-Friday opportunity for a hands-on chef who enjoys combining great food with strong kitchen management and leadership. You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, service, hygiene and customer experience.

You'll be responsible for leading the team, managing food production and stock, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and within budget.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team to deliver consistently high standards.
• Managing the day-to-day kitchen operation and food production.
• Preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality food for customers.
• Planning menus and developing an appealing food offer.
• Managing ordering, stock control, stocktakes and waste.
• Monitoring food costs and supporting the achievement of financial targets.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, allergen and health & safety requirements.
• Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and kitchen organisation.
• Building positive relationships with customers, colleagues and the client.
• Driving continuous improvement and introducing new ideas to enhance the food offer.
• Ensuring the kitchen delivers an efficient and friendly service every day.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Chef Manager, Head Chef, Sous Chef or experienced Chef ready to take the next step.
• Passionate about food and delivering excellent quality.
• A confident leader who can motivate and develop a team.
• Organised, commercially aware and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experienced in stock control, ordering and food cost management.
• Knowledgeable about food safety, allergens and HACCP.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and interested in developing menus and new food concepts.