National Culinary Lead – Amazon & Volkswagen Group

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a National Culinary Lead to oversee culinary strategy and innovation for major clients like Amazon and Volkswagen Group. This role requires a dynamic culinary leader with extensive contract catering experience, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to sustainability. The position involves leading multi-site teams and ensuring high food quality and standards across multiple locations. Competitive salary and travel flexibility offered.

Benefits

Access to development opportunities

Career progression pathways

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary strategy, development, and innovation across sites.
• Partner with regional chef teams to elevate food quality.
• Drive menu development aligned to client expectations.

Skills

Culinary innovation

Leadership

Communication

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.

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.