Chef Manager

Compass Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for their site in Knowsley, England. The successful candidate will provide high-quality catering services, lead a dedicated team, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Applicants need a robust background in food service management and a passion for quality, fresh ingredients. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £37,313 per annum and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager within a contract catering or high-volume food service environment.
• Strong culinary background with a passion for fresh food and quality service.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality and consistent lunch provision for the site.
• Lead kitchen operations in compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Manage, train, and develop the catering team.

Skills

High quality hospitality delivery

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Communication

Financial acumen

Stock control

Job description

Chef Manager – Knowsley

Matalan distribution centre and head office

Up to £37,313 per annum (DOE)

Monday - Friday 6am - 3pm

Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle due to the site location

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our Eurest team based at Matalan in Knowsley.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide a high quality and consistent lunch provision for this prestigious site
• Must have experience of managing and delivering high quality hospitality
• Lead by example in the preparation, presentation, and service of all food in line with company and brand standards.
• Ensure all kitchen and front of house operations comply with company and statutory Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Hygiene requirements.
• Maintain and update all Food Safety and Health & Safety documentation to audit-ready standards.
• Manage, train, and develop the catering team to achieve excellence in food quality, service delivery, and compliance.
• Oversee menu planning, ensuring seasonal, cost-effective, and customer-focused offerings.
• Control and monitor stock, wastage, and portion management to achieve targeted GP and budget goals.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager within a contract catering or high-volume food service environment.
• Must have experience of managing and delivering high quality hospitality
• Strong culinary background with a passion for fresh food and quality service.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience in stock control, GP management, and budget reporting.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Flexible and adaptable approach, able to work across a 7-day operation including evenings and weekends.

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.