Chef Manager - Didcot

Chartwells Independent; Milton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a premium workplace dining operation across two modern office locations in Didcot. The role oversees breakfast, lunch, drinks and occasional hospitality, delivering high-quality food and outstanding service with a client-focused mindset.

You will manage a catering team, drive menu development, control costs and ensure compliance, while delivering hospitality to meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef Manager or in a senior catering management role.
• Passion for fresh food, presentation and customer experience.
• Confident leader who motivates, develops and supports their team.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and controlling costs.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and short-notice requests.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Confidently communicates with colleagues, clients and senior stakeholders.
• Leads by example and maintains high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire catering team to deliver exceptional food and customer service daily.
• Oversee food and beverage standards across two office locations.
• Create fresh, innovative menus to keep offers exciting and relevant.
• Deliver beautifully presented food with attention to detail.
• Manage stock, ordering, food costs and labour for strong commercial performance.
• Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders; exceed expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, health & safety and compliance.
• Support occasional evening events and hospitality as requested by the client.
• Drive continuous improvements in service, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Catering management

Leadership

Budget management

Food safety

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.