Group Executive Chef

Compass Group PLC; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Group Executive Chef to lead culinary innovation across multiple UK sites. The ideal candidate will have a background in contract catering and strong leadership skills. This role requires a passion for food and sustainability, along with the ability to coach culinary teams and collaborate with stakeholders. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Range of benefits at Compass Group

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams across multiple sites.
• Background in contract catering, hospitality, or food service innovation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary innovation and menu development across multiple UK sites.
• Coach and mentor regional culinary teams.
• Champion sustainability and quality standards.

Skills

Culinary innovation

Team leadership

Contract catering

Communication skills

Sustainability focus

Job description

Group Executive Chef

Compass Group West Midlands, National

£46,836 per year - estimated

NEW

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + car or allowance

Location: National - travel required across multiple sites

Passionate about food innovation and culinary leadership? Join Eurest, part of Compass Group UK&I, and help shape the future of workplace dining across one of our largest national contracts. As our Group Executive Chef, you'll be the driving force behind food excellence, innovation, and consistency across a diverse portfolio of sites. You'll inspire and support chefs and operational teams to deliver exceptional experiences that delight our clients and customers every day.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead culinary innovation and menu development across multiple UK sites.
• Coach and mentor regional culinary teams, fostering creativity and best practice.
• Champion sustainability, nutrition, and quality standards across all offers.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver client-focused food solutions.
• Support rollouts of new food concepts and national initiatives.

About you:

• A passionate, creative chef with experience leading culinary teams across multiple sites or regions.
• Strong background in contract catering, hospitality, or food service innovation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a hands‑on approach.
• A keen eye for detail, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally.

Why join us?

At Eurest, we're redefining workplace dining - delivering fresh, sustainable, and exciting food that makes a difference every day. You'll join a supportive, forward‑thinking team with access to development opportunities, career progression, and a range of Compass Group benefits. Be part of a team that's driving culinary excellence nationwide. Apply now and bring your passion for food to a role where you can truly make an impact.