Chef Manager - Didcot

Eurest; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 29,181 - 39,481; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a Chef Manager to lead our catering operation across two modern office locations on the Didcot business park. The role reports into the Eurest team and requires driving a high-end workplace dining experience.

You will manage a team, direct menus and maintain top-level service and food safety standards while balancing budgets and client satisfaction. This is a hands-on leadership position with occasional evening events.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or senior catering manager.
• Passion for fresh food and presentation.
• Strong leadership and team development.
• Commercial awareness with budgeting and cost control.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the catering team to deliver exceptional food and service daily.
• Oversee food and beverage standards across two office locations.
• Create fresh, innovative menus and maintain high presentation quality.
• Deliver beautifully presented food with attention to detail.
• Manage stock, ordering, costs and labour to drive commercial performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, exceeding expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Catering management

Budgeting

Team development

Food safety

Customer service

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Chef Manager - Didcot | Eurest

£34,331 per annum

Monday - Friday | Between 7:00am - 5:00pm

Occasional evening hospitality as requested by the client

Lead a Premium Workplace Dining Experience

At Eurest, we believe food has the power to transform the working day. We're passionate about creating better breaks through exceptional food, outstanding service, and memorable experiences.

We're looking for an inspiring Chef Manager to lead our catering operation across two modern office locations on the same business park in Didcot. This is far more than a traditional catering role it's an opportunity to deliver a high-end complimentary dining experience that employees genuinely look forward to every day.

From freshly prepared breakfasts and vibrant lunches to quality drinks, snacks and occasional hospitality, you'll ensure every customer enjoys first-class food and service with a smile.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and inspiring your catering team to deliver exceptional food and customer service every day.
• Overseeing food and beverage standards across two office locations.
• Creating fresh, innovative menus that keep the offer exciting and relevant.
• Delivering beautifully presented food with exceptional attention to detail.
• Managing stock, ordering, food costs and labour to achieve strong commercial performance.
• Building positive relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring expectations are consistently exceeded.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, health & safety and compliance.
• Supporting occasional evening events and hospitality when required by the client.
• Driving continuous improvements in service, quality and customer satisfaction.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has previous experience as a Chef Manager or in a senior catering management role.
• Has a genuine passion for fresh food, presentation and customer experience.
• Is a confident leader who motivates, develops and supports their team.
• Has strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and controlling costs.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and short-notice requests.
• Has outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Communicates confidently with colleagues, clients and senior stakeholders.
• Takes pride in delivering consistently high standards and leading by example.

Why Join Eurest?

At Eurest, you'll be part of a business that's redefining workplace dining. We invest in our people, encourage creativity and provide opportunities to develop your career within one of the UK's leading food and support services businesses.

If you're a passionate foodie with leadership experience and love delivering premium hospitality and exceptional workplace dining, we'd love to hear from you.