Chef Manager - East Kilbride

Compass Group UK & Ireland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in East Kilbride seeks an experienced Chef Manager to lead its kitchen team. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong cooking skills and previous kitchen management experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £32,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager or Senior Chef role.
• Passion for quality food and kitchen management.
• Experience managing a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.
• Lead and support a small kitchen team.
• Manage food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Strong cooking skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Kitchen financials management

Job description

Chef Manager - East Kilbride

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday role!

£32,000 per annum

Are you a natural leader with a passion for food and a head for kitchen management? We're looking for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional food and service every day.

As Chef Manager, you'll be the driving force behind both the kitchen operations and the food offering. You'll be hands‑on in the kitchen, leading by example while also managing all aspects of food production, kitchen standards, team development, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen
• Lead and support a small kitchen team
• Plan and deliver high‑quality menus using fresh ingredients
• Manage food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance
• Handle stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Manage budgets, costs, and wastage efficiently
• Maintain excellent client and customer relationships

Our ideal candidate

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager or Senior Chef role
• Strong cooking skills and a passion for quality food
• Experience managing a kitchen team
• Good understanding of kitchen financials and controls
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

If you're a passionate chef who's ready to lead from the front, inspire your team, and serve up outstanding food with pride we would love to hear from you.

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 towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people‑powered at Eurest

Its an understatement to say that were passionate about what we do, which is why were committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!