Chef Manager - Cardiff
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, CF24 5HB |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 211487 |
Summary
Chef Manager - Cardiff
£32,500 per annum
40 hours per week
Monday - Friday 6.30am - 3pm, occasional weekend emergency cover
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead our kitchen and service operations in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident professional with a strong contract catering background who thrives in a hands-on leadership role.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead daily kitchen and service operations
Deliver high-quality, fresh staff meals
Manage menus, ordering, stock control and food cost targets
Ensure full compliance with food safety, allergens, HACCP and health & safety standards
Supervise, train and motivate the catering team
Complete daily administrative duties using PC systems
Maintain strong client relationships and deliver excellent customer service
Experienced Chef with a contract catering background
Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate effectively
Confident managing food safety, allergens and compliance procedures
Skilled in budgeting, stock control and achieving financial targets
Comfortable completing office duties and using computer systems
Customer-focused, professional and relationship-driven
Reliable, hands-on and calm under pressure with a can-do attitude
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.
We\\'re people-powered at Eurest