Chef Manager - Newmarket

Eurest Careers; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering company is looking for a skilled Chef Manager for their site in Newmarket. The role requires providing excellent lunch service and managing the catering team while ensuring compliance with Food Safety regulations. Candidates should have strong culinary skills, exceptional leadership abilities, and experience in high-volume food service. This is a full-time position, with a competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum and a schedule of Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3 pm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager in a contract catering environment.
• Experience in managing high-quality food service.
• Strong culinary skills with a focus on fresh, quality food.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality lunch provisions for the site.
• Lead kitchen operations compliant with safety regulations.
• Manage and develop the catering team.

Skills

Leadership and communication skills

Financial acumen

Experience in high-quality hospitality

Culinary background

Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations

Job description

Chef Manager - Newmarket

Up to £38,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday - Friday 7am - 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 in Newmarket.

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.