Overview
Salary: £31,574 per annum
Shift hours: Full Time
Head Chef
Location: Clevedon
Salary: £31,574 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Lead a Kitchen That Makes Every Break Better
At Eurest, we know that great food has the power to transform the working day. That’s why we’re looking for a passionate and talented Head Chef to lead our culinary team in Clevedon, creating fresh, exciting food that keeps our customers coming back for more.
If you’re an experienced chef looking for a fantastic Monday to Friday role that offers a great work-life balance without compromising on creativity or quality, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for delivering an exceptional food experience while leading and inspiring your kitchen team. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, develop seasonal menus and ensure every dish is prepared to the highest standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
- Producing fresh, high-quality food with a focus on presentation and taste
- Planning menus and introducing exciting food concepts
- Managing stock, ordering and supplier relationships
- Controlling food costs and minimising waste
- Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations
- Coaching, developing and motivating your team
- Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining strong client relationships
- Supporting hospitality and special events when required
- Driving continuous improvements in food quality, service and operational performance
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings energy, creativity and strong leadership to the kitchen.
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume catering environment
- A genuine passion for fresh food and food innovation
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing successful teams
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Experience managing food costs, budgets and stock control
- Sound knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation
- The ability to thrive in a busy environment while maintaining exceptional standards
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Join Eurest?
At Eurest, we’re proud to create Better Breaks for thousands of people every day. We believe fantastic food, brilliant service and great people make all the difference.
When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Monday to Friday working pattern with evenings and weekends free
- Competitive salary of £31,574 per annum
- Opportunities for career development across Compass Group UK & Ireland
- Access to industry-leading training and development
- A supportive and inclusive team culture
- Company benefits including discounts, wellbeing support and pension scheme
If you’re ready to lead a successful kitchen, inspire your team and create outstanding food experiences every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create better breaks at Eurest.
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Location: Clevedon
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