Head Chef - Bootle NEW Eurest Posted yesterday £34,994 per year Bootle Chefs

Eurestfood; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef for their Bootle location. In this role, you'll lead a kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food production and service. You will manage menu planning focusing on seasonal dishes and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in contract catering and a passion for quality food. This position offers a Monday to Friday schedule with a salary of £34,994 per annum.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen team.
• Oversee all food production ensuring high standards.
• Manage menu planning with a focus on fresh, seasonal dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Food quality passion

Understanding of allergens

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Job description

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.