Chef Manager - Cowdenbeath
Up to £35,673 per annum
Monday - Friday 6.30am - 3pm
Bring Passion to the Plate - Lead with Purpose
We're on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to join our dynamic team in Cowdenbeath. This is more than just a kitchen role - it's your chance to lead a motivated team, create exceptional food, and help shape a modern, forward-thinking food culture within one of the UK's leading catering companies.
As Chef Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operation, leading a catering team of 22 (including 6 direct reports). You'll take the reins on everything from planning delicious, high-quality meals to managing stock and ensuring top-tier hygiene and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, inspire, and support your team to deliver exceptional food and service
Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, stock control, and compliance
Take pride in preparing fresh, innovative meals that wow clients and customers
Maintain a spotless kitchen and front-of-house environment
Handle weekly reporting and ordering with accuracy and efficiency
Champion health, safety, and food hygiene standards
What we are looking for
- A proven background as a Chef Manager or similar role
- Strong culinary skills and a real passion for food
- A natural leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
- Computer literate and confident with stock systems and reporting
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and ready to lead by example
- A keen eye for quality, safety, and service
At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.
For more information about careers at Eurest and our benefits please visit: Careers at Eurest
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!