Chef Manager - Bristol

Eurest; Severn Beach; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is looking for a hands-on Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at Royal Mail in Bristol. You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day catering service, ensuring high standards, keeping the kitchen running smoothly and creating a welcoming experience for every customer.

With a Monday-to-Friday schedule and daytime hours, this role offers an opportunity to apply culinary and leadership skills while maintaining a good work-life balance, including DBS check when required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong culinary background with hands-on kitchen ability.
• Experience managing budgets, stock and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation, motivating your team to deliver great food and service.
• Get hands-on in the kitchen, supporting food preparation, cooking and service when needed.
• Manage labour costs, food costs, stock control, ordering and budgets to support strong financial performance.
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Complete audits, compliance checks, reports and all required site paperwork.
• Build strong relationships with the client, ensuring expectations and contract requirements are consistently met.
• Lead, develop and support your team, creating a positive and productive working environment.
• Monitor customer feedback and look for opportunities to improve the catering offer and overall experience.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on kitchen ops

Budget management

Food safety

Health & safety

Client relationships

People development

Organisational skills

Job description

Chef Manager

Location: Bristol

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 2:00pm

DBS Check: Required for this role

About The Role

Are you a passionate chef who loves creating great food, leading a team and delivering an excellent customer experience? Eurest is looking for a hands‑on Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at Royal Mail in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef or catering professional who enjoys combining great food with strong operational management. You'll take ownership of the day‑to‑day catering service, ensuring high standards, keeping the kitchen running smoothly and creating a welcoming experience for every customer.

With a Monday‑to‑Friday schedule and daytime hours, this role offers a great opportunity to put your culinary and leadership skills to work while maintaining a good work‑life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day catering operation, motivating your team to deliver great food and service.
• Get hands‑on in the kitchen, supporting food preparation, cooking and service when needed.
• Manage labour costs, food costs, stock control, ordering and budgets to support strong financial performance.
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Complete audits, compliance checks, reports and all required site paperwork.
• Build strong relationships with the client, ensuring expectations and contract requirements are consistently met.
• Lead, develop and support your team, creating a positive and productive working environment.
• Monitor customer feedback and look for opportunities to improve the catering offer and overall experience.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and allergen procedures.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, Head Chef or in a similar leadership role.
• A strong culinary background and the confidence to support kitchen operations hands‑on.
• Experience managing budgets, food costs, stock and overall financial performance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Knowledge of contract catering, food safety and health and safety standards.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.
• Reliable transport or the ability to travel to the site consistently.

A DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a talented chef and confident leader who enjoys taking ownership, developing people and delivering great food every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Eurest at Royal Mail in Bristol and bring your passion for food and people to the team!