Chef Manager - Edinburgh

Eurest; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Edinburgh is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations and lead a small team. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role, strong cooking skills, and excellent leadership abilities. This position offers a competitive pay of £17.50 per hour for 35 hours a week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Cooking skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

Chef Manager - Edinburgh

£17.50 per hour • 35 hours per week

Monday – Friday 7am – 1.30pm

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.

Apply now and take the next step in your culinary career!

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. We’re committed to attracting the best people to join us and to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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 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 — diversity is our strength.