Chef Manager

Chartwells Independent; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Chippenham is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee their dynamic catering operation. This engaging weekday role offers a competitive salary of £33,372 per annum with no weekend work. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in food service, operational management skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality customer experiences. Join our supportive team and make a real impact in workplace catering, focusing on sustainability and quality.

Benefits

Competitive salary

No weekend work

Free meals on shift

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef.
• Passionate about fresh food and high-quality service.
• Strong sense of ownership in managing client relationships.
• Excellent people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full catering operation including food production and service.
• Lead, develop and motivate your team for excellent service.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste, and labor effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and guests.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and company standards.
• Drive consistency and innovation across the kitchen.

Skills

Operational expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Financial acumen

People management

Job description

Chef Manager - Chippenham

Salary: £33,372 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead a dynamic catering operation in Chippenham. This is a fantastic weekday role offering a great work–life balance, overseeing a varied and fast-paced service environment.

Services Provided

• Breakfast & Lunch
• Vending
• Hospitality
• Coffee Shop
• Retail

You will manage a team of 10 employees, with 9 direct reports, and take full ownership of the catering operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full catering operation, from food production and service to financial performance and front of house.
• Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste and labour with strong commercial awareness.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and guests, understanding their needs and consistently exceeding expectations.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times.
• Drive consistency, quality and innovation across the kitchen and wider catering operation.

About You

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational expertise.
• Passionate about fresh food, seasonal ingredients and high-quality service delivery.
• An inspiring leader with great communication skills and positive energy.
• Strong sense of ownership with the ability to manage and develop client relationships.
• Financially astute, with a solid understanding of P&L, cost control and business KPIs.
• Excellent people management skills – you lead by example and bring out the best in your team.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary of £33,372 per annum
• Monday to Friday role – no weekend work
• Free meals on shift
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to make a real impact

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.