Mobile Chef Manager — Lead Kitchen & Client Experience

Eurest UK; Wakefield, Pontefract; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest UK is hiring a Mobile Chef Manager to lead a team at NEXT in Pontefract, delivering high standards of food and service. The role combines hands-on culinary expertise with people management to build strong client relationships and drive commercial performance.

You will oversee food preparation and service, manage costs and GP, and ensure safety and hygiene compliance across the operation. This is an on-site, full-time position with opportunities to develop within Compass Group UK&I.

Qualifications

• Previous professional culinary experience.
• Previous management experience in a similar Chef Manager or senior culinary role.
• A genuine passion for food and delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work positively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A friendly, helpful and polite approach.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A strong understanding of food safety, HSE and operational standards.
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of GP, costs, sales and waste.
• The confidence to lead, coach and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Understand and deliver all contractual terms and service standards.
• Build positive relationships with the client and communicate any on-site changes to your line manager.
• Ensure action plans are completed following client satisfaction surveys.
• Deliver hospitality to the required standard and identify opportunities to upsell and increase revenue.
• Ensure company promotions are implemented correctly and products are accurately priced.
• Identify additional business opportunities and discuss these with your line manager.
• Monitor and manage gross profit, ensuring cost and sales records are accurate and maintained.
• Record and minimise food waste.
• Implement and maintain all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Ensure HSE incidents are reported and investigated appropriately, with working practices reviewed where required.
• Lead, support, coach and develop the team, ensuring everyone has the training they need to succeed.
• Monitor labour turnover and ensure the team is fully recruited.
• Develop and maintain an effective succession plan.
• Ensure the team follows all Health & Safety and Food Safety policies.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes in line with required standards and portion specifications.
• Manage food orders, deliveries, receipt of goods and appropriate storage.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure machinery and equipment is used correctly and safely.
• Support the wider operation with other reasonable duties to ensure an effective food service.

Skills

Culinary skills

People management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Food safety knowledge

Commercial awareness

Job description

Eurest UK is hiring a Mobile Chef Manager to lead a team at NEXT in Pontefract, delivering high standards of food and service. The role combines hands-on culinary expertise with people management to build strong client relationships and drive commercial performance.

You will oversee food preparation and service, manage costs and GP, and ensure safety and hygiene compliance across the operation. This is an on-site, full-time position with opportunities to develop within Compass Group UK&I.