Chef Manager - Doncaster

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de restauration reconnue recherche un Chef Manager passionné pour diriger des opérations culinaires à Doncaster. Avec un salaire compétitif de 33 000 £ par an, ce poste offre l'opportunité de diriger une équipe et de livrer des services alimentaires de qualité à une clientèle significative. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience culinaire et des compétences en gestion d'équipe, prêt à exceller dans un environnement dynamique.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Access to Perks at Work

No Christmas or Bank Holiday working

Qualifications

• Expérience culinaire pratique et antérieure en tant que manager ou leader d'équipe.
• Compréhension des normes HSE et de sécurité alimentaire.
• Capacités en gestion des coûts et contrôle des stocks.

Responsibilities

• Diriger une équipe de 12 personnes pour un service alimentaire quotidien.
• Gérer toutes les opérations de cuisine, y compris les coûts et la législation.
• Fournir une communication efficace avec les clients et maintenir les normes de qualité.

Skills

Culinary background

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Food Hygiene Level 2 or above

Job description

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Job Introduction
Chef Manager - Doncaster

Location: Yorkshire Way, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3FQ
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Hours: 5 over 7, mixed shifts (predominantly Monday-Friday)

Lead with Passion. Cook with Purpose. Deliver with Excellence.

We're looking for a passionate and driven Chef Manager to lead our on-site culinary operation at one of our key contracts in Doncaster. If you're a skilled chef with management experience who thrives in a high-volume, quality-driven environment-this is your chance to shine.

You'll be at the heart of everything food on-site-leading, inspiring, and rolling up your sleeves to deliver great food and great service every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading a 12-person team to deliver daily food service to 350 customers across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and night shift offerings
• Cooking and presenting fresh dishes to high standards
• Managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including:
  • Stock, ordering, and food cost control
  • Team training, compliance, rotas, and development
  • Health & Safety, food safety (HACCP), allergen management
  • GP monitoring and food waste minimisation
• Delivering excellent client communication and adapting to on-site requirements
• Managing hospitality services, ensuring presentation and service standards match client expectations
• Maintaining cleanliness and ensuring full compliance with Compass HSE and Food Safety policies
• Delivering promotions, up-selling where appropriate, and identifying commercial opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Proven culinary background with hands-on cooking experience
• Previous management or team leader experience in a catering environment
• Strong understanding of compliance, HSE, and food safety regulations
• Confident with ordering, stock control, and driving profitability through efficient kitchen management
• A collaborative leader - able to motivate and coach others
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing professionalism

Nice to Have:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
• Food Hygiene Level 2 or above
• Experience working in B&I or contract catering sectors

Perks & Benefits

• Free meals on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided
• Access to Perks at Work - discounts & wellbeing support
• No Christmas or Bank Holiday working

Interview Process

1st Stage: Microsoft Teams

2nd Stage: On-site interview & trade test

Join Us at Eurest!

Be part of a passionate food culture where quality and service meet opportunity and growth. Whether you're looking to step into your first Chef Manager role or bring your expertise to a high-profile site, this is your platform to make an impact.

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful &planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700workspaces 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.