Chef Manager - London

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London seeks an experienced Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, ensure food safety compliance, and train the catering team. The ideal candidate prides themselves on fresh food quality and has strong financial management skills. Flexible working across evenings and weekends is required. This role offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering or high-volume food service environment.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Experience in stock control and budget reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation and service according to company standards.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Manage and develop the catering team.
• Control stock and manage budget goals.
• Upsell products and enhance customer experience.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef Manager

Strong culinary background

Excellent leadership skills

Financial acumen

Knowledge of Food Safety regulations

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Chef Manager – London

Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

5 days over 7 including evenings and weekends

DBS will be required for this role.

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

Services include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Vending, Hospitality, Retail and Coffee Shop.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Ensure all compulsory training is completed by the team and compliance records are up to date.
• Proactively upsell products and promote new menu items to enhance customer experience and sales.
• Take responsibility for all cash handling and profit protection procedures within the unit.
• Ensure allergen management and labelling compliance at all times.
• Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams to maintain high standards across all service areas.
• Support the delivery of hospitality and retail catering services, ensuring consistency and innovation.
• Analyse performance and produce accurate financial reports, stock records, and cost controls.

About You:

• 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.
• 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.

Job Reference: com/2710/41575001/52723072/SU #Eurest

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!