Chef Manager - Severn Side, Bristol

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at Royal Mail in Bristol. You’ll own day-to-day service, drive great food, and ensure a welcoming experience for every customer.

You'll lead a team, manage budgets, food costs, and stock while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene and safety, with Monday-to-Friday daytime hours and a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, Head Chef or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong culinary background to support kitchen operations hands-on.
• Experience managing budgets, food costs, stock and overall financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation, motivating your team to deliver great food and service.
• Get hands-on in the kitchen, supporting food preparation, cooking and service when needed.
• Manage labour costs, food costs, stock control, ordering and budgets to support strong financial performance.
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Complete audits, compliance checks, reports and all required site paperwork.
• Build strong relationships with the client, ensuring expectations and contract requirements are consistently met.
• Lead, develop and support your team, creating a positive and productive working environment.
• Monitor customer feedback and look for opportunities to improve the catering offer and overall experience.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and allergen procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary expertise

Budget management

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Communication

Job description

Are you a passionate chef who loves creating great food, leading a team and delivering an excellent customer experience? Eurest is looking for a hands-on Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at Royal Mail in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef or catering professional who enjoys combining great food with strong operational management. You'll take ownership of the day-to-day catering service, ensuring high standards, keeping the kitchen running smoothly and creating a welcoming experience for every customer. With a Monday-to-Friday schedule and daytime hours, this role offers a great opportunity to put your culinary and leadership skills to work while maintaining a good work-life balance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation, motivating your team to deliver great food and service.
• Get hands-on in the kitchen, supporting food preparation, cooking and service when needed.
• Manage labour costs, food costs, stock control, ordering and budgets to support strong financial performance.
• Maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Complete audits, compliance checks, reports and all required site paperwork.
• Build strong relationships with the client, ensuring expectations and contract requirements are consistently met.
• Lead, develop and support your team, creating a positive and productive working environment.
• Monitor customer feedback and look for opportunities to improve the catering offer and overall experience.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety and allergen procedures.
  Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, Head Chef or in a similar leadership role.
• A strong culinary background and the confidence to support kitchen operations hands-on.
• Experience managing budgets, food costs, stock and overall financial performance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Knowledge of contract catering, food safety and health and safety standards.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.
• Reliable transport or the ability to travel to the site consistently.

A DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're a talented chef and confident leader who enjoys taking ownership, developing people and delivering great food every day, we'd love to hear from you.