Daytime Sous Chef — Menu Lead & Kitchen Innovator

Compass Group UK; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest is recruiting an ambitious Chef for a full-time role (40 hours/week) to deliver high-quality food in a dynamic workplace catering environment. You will oversee menus, mentor kitchen staff, and ensure strict hygiene standards while supporting innovative food concepts and a strong brand experience.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and proven team supervision experience, with a flexible approach to working across shifts.

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Have experience supervising a team.
• Have experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have a flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Skills

Team supervision

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Eurest is recruiting an ambitious Chef for a full-time role (40 hours/week) to deliver high-quality food in a dynamic workplace catering environment. You will oversee menus, mentor kitchen staff, and ensure strict hygiene standards while supporting innovative food concepts and a strong brand experience.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and proven team supervision experience, with a flexible approach to working across shifts.