Job Introduction
Chef Manager - Chippenham
Salary: £33,372 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead a dynamic catering operation in Chippenham. This is a fantastic weekday role offering a great work–life balance, overseeing a varied and fast-paced service environment.
Services Provided
Breakfast & Lunch
Vending
Hospitality
Coffee Shop
Retail
You will manage a team of 10 employees, with 9 direct reports, and take full ownership of the catering operation.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the full catering operation, from food production and service to financial performance and front of house.
Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day.
Manage food costs, margins, waste and labour with strong commercial awareness.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and guests, understanding their needs and consistently exceeding expectations.
Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times.
Drive consistency, quality and innovation across the kitchen and wider catering operation.
About You
Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with strong operational expertise.
Passionate about fresh food, seasonal ingredients and high-quality service delivery.
An inspiring leader with great communication skills and positive energy.
Strong sense of ownership with the ability to manage and develop client relationships.
Financially astute, with a solid understanding of P&L, cost control and business KPIs.
Excellent people management skills – you lead by example and bring out the best in your team.
What’s in It for You
Competitive salary of £33,372 per annum
Monday to Friday role – no weekend work
Free meals on shift
Supportive working environment with opportunities to make a real impact
We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering
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.