Chef Manager - Newmarket

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for their Newmarket location. You will be responsible for providing high-quality lunch service, managing kitchen operations, and leading a team to achieve excellence in hospitality. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills and financial acumen, alongside a commitment to food safety regulations. This full-time role offers a salary up to £38,000, operating from Monday to Friday, with a requirement to drive due to site location.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager in 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

• Oversee preparation and service of food in line with company standards.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety documentation.
• Manage and develop the catering team for service excellence.

Skills

High quality hospitality management

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Financial acumen

Job description

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Job Introduction

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.