Chef Manager - Cheltenham

Eurest; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Chef Manager for a prestigious site in Cheltenham. The ideal candidate will oversee the catering operation, ensuring high-quality lunch service, compliance with safety regulations, and effective team leadership. Previous experience in contract catering is essential, along with strong culinary skills and a passion for quality service. This role operates Monday to Friday with a competitive salary. Enjoy the challenge of leading a motivated team in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager in contract catering.
• Genuine passion for fresh food and quality service.
• Highly organised with a solid understanding of GP control.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality lunch service for the client site.
• Lead in food preparation and service.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Hygiene regulations.
• Manage and develop the catering team.
• Oversee menu planning and cost-effective dishes.
• Control stock and manage portion sizes.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Stock management

Compliance standards

Job description

Chef Manager Cheltenham

Salary: £36,213 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Cheltenham - Prestigious Client Site

Eurest is looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at our prestigious Spirax Sarco site in Cheltenham. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated culinary professional who thrives in a high-quality, customer-focused environment and enjoys the benefits of a Monday-Friday schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality and consistent lunch service for this prestigious client site.
• Lead by example in the preparation, presentation, and service of all food in line with Eurest and brand standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Hygiene regulations across kitchen and front-of-house operations.
• Maintain and update all Food Safety and H&S documentation to an audit-ready standard.
• Manage, train, and develop the catering team to deliver excellence in food quality, customer service, and compliance.
• Oversee menu planning, delivering seasonal, cost-effective, and customer-focused dishes.
• Control and monitor stock, wastage, and portion management to achieve targeted GP and budget expectations.

About You

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering or a high-volume foodservice operation.
• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for fresh food and quality service.
• Confident leader with excellent communication and team-motivation abilities.
• Highly organised with a solid understanding of GP control, stock management, and compliance standards.

About Us

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

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest.