Senior Chef Lead - High-Volume Catering & Seasonal Menus

Eurest; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Chef to manage food operations at NEXT Pontefract. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality, and maintaining safety standards. Responsibilities include menu development, training staff, and supporting cost control. Excellent training and career progression opportunities are provided. This is an ideal position for a kitchen leader ready to advance in a global organization.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Free onsite parking

Free meals while on shift

Pension and life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef within a high-volume catering environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of fresh food preparation and menu development.
• Commercially aware with experience supporting cost control and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of fresh, seasonal menus.
• Manage, coach, and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.
• Support stock management and budgeting.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Cost control

Job description

A leading catering company is seeking an experienced Chef to manage food operations at NEXT Pontefract. The role involves leading a kitchen team, ensuring high food quality, and maintaining safety standards. Responsibilities include menu development, training staff, and supporting cost control. Excellent training and career progression opportunities are provided. This is an ideal position for a kitchen leader ready to advance in a global organization.