Chef Manager - Cheltenham

Eurest; England; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for an experienced Chef Manager to lead operations at a prestigious client site in Cheltenham. The role involves providing high-quality food service, ensuring compliance with safety standards, leading a team, and managing catering operations effectively. Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background, excellent leadership qualities, and a passion for fresh food. The position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager in a high-volume foodservice operation.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for fresh food and quality service.
• Confident leadership and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality lunch service for the client.
• Lead preparation and service of food in line with standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.
• Manage and develop the catering team in food quality and service.
• Oversee menu planning and stock management.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

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 toward our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people‑powered at Eurest.