Head Chef - Bootle
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bootle, L207HS |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 207567 |
Summary
Head Chef – Bootle
Salary: £34,994 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our prestigious contract catering site, working on behalf of Eurest. This is a Monday–Friday role with no late evenings or weekends, offering a great work–life balance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team
Oversee all food production ensuring high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
Manage menu planning with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and innovative dishes
Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standards
Control stock, costs, and ordering
Deliver exceptional catering and hospitality services for daily service and events
About You
Proven experience as a Head Chef in contract catering or high-volume hospitality
Strong leadership and organisational skills
A passion for quality food and great service
Excellent understanding of allergens, dietary needs, and modern food trends
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
About Us
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.
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