National Culinary Lead – Amazon & Volkswagen Group

Compass Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm in the UK is seeking a National Culinary Lead to oversee culinary strategy for Amazon and Volkswagen Group. The role involves leading multi-site culinary teams, enhancing food quality and creativity, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional dining experiences. Ideal candidates should possess significant contract catering experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to sustainability. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible travel, and access to development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Career progression pathways

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contract catering.
• Proven success in leading multi-site or national culinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary strategy across Amazon and Volkswagen Group sites.
• Develop and drive menu aligned with client expectations.
• Coach culinary talent and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary innovation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Sustainability commitment

Job description

National Culinary Lead - Amazon & Volkswagen Group

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + car or allowance
Location: National - extensive UK travel across Amazon & VW Group sites

Are you a dynamic culinary leader with a passion for food innovation and contract catering excellence? Join Eurest, part of Compass Group UK&I, as our National Culinary Lead for two of our largest and most progressive client partnerships: Amazon and Volkswagen Group.

In this high-impact role, you'll shape the future of workplace dining across a diverse portfolio of fast-paced, high-profile sites. You'll lead the culinary vision, inspire our chefs, and ensure exceptional food experiences that reflect the innovation and scale of both brands.

What you'll be doing

• Lead culinary strategy, development, and innovation across all Amazon and Volkswagen Group UK sites.

• Partner with site and regional chef teams to elevate food quality, consistency, and creativity.

• Drive menu development aligned to client expectations, sustainability goals, and Eurest standards.

• Coach, mentor, and develop culinary talent across multiple regions, embedding best practice.

• Collaborate closely with operational and senior stakeholders to deliver client‑centric food solutions.

• Lead the rollout of new concepts, programs, and national culinary initiatives.

• Ensure all menus reflect strong nutritional standards, cost‑effectiveness, and operational deliverability.

About you

• A passionate, innovative chef with significant experience in contract catering – essential.

• Proven success in leading multi‑site or national culinary teams within workplace, B&I, or large‑scale food service environments.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Hands‑on, energetic, and naturally collaborative, with exceptional attention to detail.

• Committed to sustainability, operational excellence, and outstanding customer experience.

• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel nationally across Amazon and VW Group locations.

Why join us?

At Eurest, we're redefining workplace dining delivering sustainable, innovative, and engaging food experiences for some of the world's most forward‑thinking companies.

You'll join a highly supportive team with access to development opportunities, career progression pathways, and a comprehensive Compass Group benefits package.

Be part of a team delivering culinary excellence at national scale across two of our most exciting and iconic client partnerships.