Executive Chef

Eurest; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest Southampton is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead a high-quality catering operation. You will oversee menu development, drive culinary standards and inspire a talented kitchen team.

This role emphasises food quality, cost control, seasonal menus and outstanding customer experience, requiring strong leadership, creativity and the ability to perform under pressure. You’ll collaborate with the client and management to deliver memorable food experiences and lead from the front with

Qualifications

• Executive Chef experience or equivalent senior culinary leadership.
• Experience in menu development and cost management.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the culinary operation from menu development to service.
• Create fresh, innovative menus using seasonal produce.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to high standards.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Manage food costs, GP, stock, waste and kitchen budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
• Work with management and client to deliver outstanding customer experience.
• Drive culinary innovation and continuous improvement of the food offer.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food cost management

Team development

Food safety

Job description

£45,000 per annum | 40 hours per week

Are you an ambitious and creative chef ready to take the lead? We’re looking for an

Executive Chef - Southampton

£45,000 per annum | 40 hours per week

Are you an ambitious and creative chef ready to take the lead? We’re looking for an Executive Chef to join our Eurest team in Southampton and bring your passion, creativity and culinary expertise to a high-quality catering operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants to make their mark, lead from the front and create food experiences that genuinely stand out.

What you’ll be doing

• Taking overall responsibility for the culinary operation, from menu development through to service.
• Creating fresh, exciting and innovative menus that showcase great ingredients and seasonal produce.
• Leading, inspiring and developing the kitchen team to achieve exceptional standards.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Managing food costs, GP, stock, waste and kitchen budgets.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Working closely with the wider management team and client to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
• Driving culinary innovation and continuously looking for ways to improve the food offer.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Chef, Head Chef or senior culinary leader who is passionate about food and takes pride in delivering exceptional standards.

You’ll Be

• A confident and inspiring kitchen leader.
• Creative, knowledgeable and commercially aware.
• Experienced in menu planning and food cost management.
• Passionate about developing people and nurturing culinary talent.
• Organised and calm under pressure.
• Focused on quality, consistency and customer experience.

Why join Eurest?

At Eurest, we believe food should be more than just a meal. We create better food, better experiences and better breaks, and we’re looking for chefs who share our passion.

If you’re ready to lead a talented team, put your creativity on the plate and take the culinary experience to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.