Chef Manager - Hengoed

Chartwells Independent; Pengam; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Job summary

Eurest in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a dynamic catering operation in Hengoed. You will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen activities, delivering high-quality food, service, and compliance within a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and a focus on cost control and KPIs. You will manage a diverse service portfolio including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a coffee shop.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef Manager or Head Chef.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and operations.
• Strong financial acumen, cost control and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operation from food to front of house.
• Lead and develop staff to deliver excellent service.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste and labour.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health standards.
• Build relationships with clients and guests.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting / P&L

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Chef Manager - Hengoed

Up to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience

5 days out of 7, based on business needs

The site is closed Christmas and bank holidays and free meal on shift

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead our catering operation for Eurest in partnership with our client, Norgine Limited in Hengoed. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate food professional to take ownership of a diverse and fast-paced food service environment.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, service delivery, compliance, and team performance.

Services include: breakfast, lunch, dinner, vending, hospitality and a coffee shop.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house.
• Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day.
• Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision.
• Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times.
• Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation

About You

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience.
• A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery.
• Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy.
• A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs.
• Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team.

If you are a driven culinary professional ready to take the next step in your career, 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

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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!