Head Chef - Manchester

Compass Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Head Chef for their key site in Manchester. You will support senior clients and call centre teams, ensuring high operational standards and exceptional catering service. Proven experience in contract catering, excellent leadership, and a commitment to food safety are essential for this role. Join a supportive team and contribute to a renowned catering operation.

Benefits

Work in a high-profile environment

Monday to Friday hours

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B&I contract catering.
• Strong skills in stock and wastage control.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Detailed knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Commitment to high-quality food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist Unit Manager in managing the onsite team.
• Control wastage and manage menu planning.
• Monitor monthly improvement scores.
• Manage stock taking for compliance.
• Lead the team to deliver excellent service.
• Implement food safety and health standards.
• Commit to WELL standards.

Job description

Head Chef - Manchester (Virgin Media O2 Site)
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Salary: £30,000 per annum

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to join our key site in Manchester, supporting Virgin Media O2's senior clients and call centre teams. This is a vital role working closely with the Unit Manager to deliver an exceptional catering service and maintain high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Unit Manager in managing the onsite team to ensure compliance with HR, HSE, Profit Protection, PCI, and stock control
• Control wastage and manage menu planning with a focus on achieving a 40% Gross Profit (GP)
• Monitor Did we make you smile scores with a target of 10% monthly improvement
• Manage stock taking and ensure Nexus accounts remain compliant
• Lead and work collaboratively within the team to deliver excellent service
• Maintain understanding and implementation of Food Management Systems, HACCP, Food Safety, Health & Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens, and Manual Handling
• Commit to WELL standards or undertake training to ensure adherence to WELL guidelines

Requirements

• Proven experience in B&I contract catering
• Strong skills in stock and wastage control, working towards achievable GP targets
• Excellent leadership and teamwork abilities
• Detailed knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards
• Commitment to delivering high-quality food and customer service

Why Join Us?

• Work in a high-profile, key site environment
• Monday to Friday hours with a supportive team
• Opportunity to grow and develop within a dynamic organisation

If you\'re ready to lead a talented team and contribute to an outstanding catering operation at Virgin Media O2, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and take your next career step with us!

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.