Head Chef - Manchester

Eurest; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Manchester seeks a Head Chef to manage a talented team and ensure high-quality food service at a key site. This role offers the opportunity to lead the team Monday to Friday, with a focus on stock control, menu planning, and maintaining food safety standards. Candidates should have proven experience in B&I catering and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B&I contract catering.
• Strong skills in stock and wastage control, working towards achievable GP targets.
• Excellent leadership and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Unit Manager in managing the onsite team.
• Control wastage and manage menu planning to achieve 40% Gross Profit.
• Monitor customer satisfaction scores with targeted improvements.

Skills

Stock control and wastage management

Leadership

Food safety regulations knowledge

Job description

Overview

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

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.