Chef Manager — Lead Kitchen, Fresh Menus & Growth

Eurest; North Elmsall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Development opportunities

Job summary

Eurest in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen operation in South Elmsall. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality food, managing budgets, and driving team development to ensure exceptional customer experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on cost control, and compliance with HACCP and health & safety standards. This is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, offering development opportunities and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen and front-of-house teams in high-volume catering.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, food costs and stock control.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire food operation, delivering high-quality meals to standards.
• Lead and develop kitchen and front-of-house teams, ensuring service excellence.
• Manage budgets, food costs, stock and labour to drive profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP and health and safety rules.
• Build strong client relationships and drive seasonal menu innovation.
• Occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Food cost management

Budgeting

Stock control

Food safety HACCP

Job description

Eurest in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a busy kitchen operation in South Elmsall. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality food, managing budgets, and driving team development to ensure exceptional customer experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, a focus on cost control, and compliance with HACCP and health & safety standards. This is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, offering development opportunities and a clear path for progression.