Head Chef

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider in Sefton is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team at a prestigious contract catering site. This Monday–Friday role offers a perfect work–life balance with no late evenings or weekends. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing menu planning, ensuring high food quality, and inspiring the kitchen staff. With a focus on fresh and innovative dishes, this position is perfect for someone passionate about quality food and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in contract catering or high-volume hospitality.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A passion for quality food and great service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team.
• Oversee all food production ensuring high standards of quality.
• Manage menu planning with focus on fresh, seasonal dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Quality food passion

Understanding of allergens

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

About the Role

Friday 6am - 2pm: We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our prestigious contract catering site, working on behalf of Eurest. This is a Monday–Friday role with no late evenings or weekends, offering a great work–life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team
• Oversee all food production ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
• Manage menu planning with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and innovative dishes
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standards
• Control stock, costs, and ordering
• Deliver exceptional catering and hospitality services for daily service and events

About You

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in contract catering or high-volume hospitality
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• A passion for quality food and great service
• Excellent understanding of allergens, dietary needs, and modern food trends
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment

About Us

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. We’re people-powered at Eurest.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).