Head Chef - Leeds

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider in Leeds is seeking a visionary Head Chef to oversee culinary operations at Asda Head Office. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing kitchen team, drive culinary innovation, and ensure quality standards while managing food costs and supplier relationships. This role offers opportunities for professional development, a creative culinary environment, and the chance to make a significant impact in workplace catering.

Benefits

Real-time mentoring

Hands-on experience

Opportunities to earn recognized qualifications

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous ready to lead.
• Strong background in food costing and managing kitchen economics.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage a high-performing kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Stay ahead of food trends and implement innovative culinary techniques.
• Manage food costs, waste, and labor efficiently.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary creativity

Food costing

Supplier relationship management

Quality control

Team development

Job description

We're on the hunt for a visionary Head Chef who lives and breathes food to oversee our catering offer at a brand-new site - Asda Head Office in Leeds. We’re looking for someone who’s not just skilled in the kitchen but dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences. This is more than just a cooking role; it’s an opportunity to lead, inspire, and deliver unforgettable food programmes that push boundaries and excite every palate. If you’re driven to constantly raise the bar and love developing a high‑performing kitchen team that thrives on creativity and excellence, we want to hear from you. From fuelling early risers with breakfast to delivering unforgettable food concepts in a corporate head office, your role will be as varied as it is exciting. You’ll shape menus, inspire a talented brigade of chefs, and bring next‑level flavour to everything from barista‑led coffee spots to vending and retail outlets.

Responsibilities

• Lead your kitchen like a well‑seasoned pro, ensuring every plate tells a story of flavour, consistency, and character.
• Create a kitchen culture where high standards come naturally and pushing culinary boundaries is part of the daily rhythm.
• Stay sharp on food trends and forward‑thinking techniques; you know what’s next before it hits the menu.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste, and labour with commercial precision.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, speaking the language of food and business.
• Deliver excellence beyond the plate by hitting key targets in quality, safety, sustainability, and cost control.

What you’ll bring to the table

• A seasoned Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous ready to take the lead in a fast‑paced, flavour‑driven environment with multiple dining touchpoints.
• Energised by developing talent and creating a kitchen team that thrives on excellence, efficiency, and shared success.
• A true chef at heart, committed to delivering exceptional food experiences while upholding company standards and exceeding client expectations.
• Confident balancing flavour and finance; skilled in food costing, supplier relationships, and smart kitchen economics.
• Calm, focused, and fast on your feet, thriving in a busy service and never compromising on quality under pressure.

Hungry for more? We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real‑time mentoring, hands‑on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic culinary environment where creativity, excellence, and innovation are always on the menu?

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.