Chef Manager - Cheltenham

Compass Group; England; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the culinary operation at a prestigious client site in Cheltenham. This role focuses on providing high-quality food service while managing a dedicated catering team. Candidates should possess strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for quality service. The role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, making it ideal for those looking for work-life balance. Join us in creating memorable culinary experiences while promoting sustainability.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Hygiene regulations.
• Maintain and update all Food Safety and H&S documentation.
• Manage, train, and develop the catering team.
• Oversee menu planning, delivering seasonal and customer-focused dishes.
• Control and monitor stock and wastage.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

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