Head Chef - Salford

Compass Group UK; Salford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK on behalf of Eurest at a Bupa site in Salford is seeking a Head Chef to lead a catering team and deliver high-end hospitality across the site.

You will develop menus, manage food costs, ensure top quality and safety, and play a key role in growing hospitality offers for clients and guests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen lead.
• Background in high-end hospitality, events or premium catering.
• Passion for fresh food, presentation and quality.
• Strong leadership, organisation and communication abilities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of food costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team to create a high-performing kitchen.
• Oversee daily kitchen operation ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Develop and deliver fresh menus across restaurant and hospitality offers.
• Own hospitality and events, delivering top-end food for varied occasions.
• Collaborate with client and team to refine the food offer.
• Manage food costs, stock, waste and kitchen processes efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Lead by example with creativity, passion and a love of food.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Hygiene and food safety

Client relationship

Communication skills

Job description

Head Chef - Salford

£40,011 per annum | Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Head Chef who thrives in a high-end hospitality environment?

We’re looking for a talented and passionateHead Chef to join the Eurest team at our prestigious Bupa site inSalford. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a catering team within a professional office environment, with an increasing focus on hospitality, events and exceptional food experiences.

You’ll take the lead in delivering fresh, high-quality food across the site, ensuring every service is delivered to a consistently high standard. Alongside the day-to-day catering operation, you’ll play a key role in developing our growing hospitality offer, creating memorable experiences for clients and guests.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team, creating a positive and high-performing kitchen environment.
• Oversee the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Develop and deliver fresh, exciting menus across the restaurant and hospitality offer.
• Take ownership of hospitality and events, delivering food to a high-end standard for a variety of occasions.
• Work closely with the wider team and client to understand requirements and continually develop the food offer.
• Manage food costs, ordering, stock, waste and kitchen processes effectively.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and compliance.
• Lead by example and bring creativity, passion and a genuine love of food to the role.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience working as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role.
• A strong background in high-end hospitality, events or premium contract catering.
• A passion for fresh food and delivering exceptional presentation and quality.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of food costs, margins and kitchen management.
• Someone who enjoys working with clients and can build strong working relationships.

The opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a prestigious site where hospitality is continuing to grow, giving you the chance to put your own stamp on the food offer and develop something really special.

A trade test will form part of the interview process, giving you the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity.