Head Chef - Heathrow

Eurest Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a prestigious location. The ideal candidate will manage a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and adherence to food safety standards. Experience in team leadership and cost management is essential. This Monday to Friday role offers a salary of £37,813 per annum in a fast-paced environment focused on sustainability and quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing costs.
• Strong food safety and H&S awareness.
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safe equipment use.
• Manage stock and control waste effectively.

Skills

Team player

Strong food safety awareness

Ability to manage costs

Calm under pressure

Passion for great service

Job description

Head Chef - Hounslow

£37,813 per annum

Monday - Friday role

We’re looking for a passionate and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the prestigious Compass Centre at Heathrow Airport. This is a high-profile role in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, perfect for a talented chef who thrives on delivering fresh, seasonal dishes with style and consistency.

About the role

• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, and hygiene regulations, including allergen and fire safety protocols
• Maintain accurate food safety and H&S documentation
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, safe equipment use, and timely reporting of hazards or faults
• Deliver high-quality meals on time, consistently meeting presentation and portion standards
• Manage stock, place orders through approved suppliers, and monitor deliveries
• Control waste, forecast production accurately, and meet gross profit targets
• Lead and manage the team in line with company procedures and performance expectations
• Maintain food variety and availability, even during peak periods
• Ensure accurate labelling, storage, and compliance with food information regulations

Our ideal candidate

• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Passionate about great service
• Strong food safety and H&S awareness
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure
• Experience leading teams and managing costs

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