Chef Manager - Newmarket

Compass Group; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to join their team in Newmarket. You will oversee the delivery of high-quality food services, manage the catering team, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent leadership skills, and experience in contract catering. This role offers a competitive salary and a Monday to Friday working schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager in a high-volume food service environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire a catering team.
• Flexible with availability across a 7-day operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality lunch provision for the site.
• Manage, train, and develop the catering team.
• Control stock, wastage, and budget goals.

Skills

Proven experience in contract catering

Strong culinary background

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Knowledge of Food 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.