Chef Manager - Hengoed

Compass Group UK; Pengam; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Chef Manager for Eurest at Hengoed, working with Norgine Limited. You will lead a diverse catering operation, ensuring high standards of food quality, service and compliance across breakfast, lunch, dinner, vending, hospitality and a coffee shop.

The role requires proven experience in kitchen leadership, strong financial acumen and a passion for fresh, seasonal food. You will manage a team, control costs and build productive client relationships, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational experience.
• Passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery.
• Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy.
• Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs.

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 and delivering service with 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

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!