Compass Group UK
Night shift Chef Manager | Amazon EMA4 | Eurest
Salary: £34,000 per annumPlus Night Enhancements:67p per hour (weekday nights)£1.05 per hour (weekend nights)Working Pattern: Night Shifts | 5 over 7 rota (including weekends as required)
Eurest, a market-leading food service provider within Compass Group, is looking for an exceptional Night Shift Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at Amazon EMA4.
This is a unique opportunity for a talented hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys combining culinary expertise, operational leadership, and customer service excellence. As the senior manager on site during nights, you'll take ownership of both kitchen and front-of-house operations, ensuring outstanding food, service, safety, and team performance.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead all night-time catering operations, taking responsibility for both kitchen and front-of-house services.
- Deliver high-quality food production and provide hands-on culinary support when required.
- Ensure excellent customer service and a seamless customer experience throughout the night.
- Manage stock, food costs, labour budgets, and overall operational performance.
- Drive service standards, client satisfaction, and achievement of KPIs and contract objectives.
- Maintain full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
- Lead, motivate, train, and develop the night team to create a positive, high-performing culture.
- Oversee vending operations, ensuring machines are stocked, compliant, and fully operational.
- Respond effectively to operational challenges and ensure smooth, efficient service delivery at all times.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Chef Manager, or Senior Chef
- Strong culinary skills with a hands-on approach
- Experience managing front-of-house operations and customer service
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and compliance standard
Why Join Eurest?
As part of Compass Group, you'll join a global organisation committed to developing talent, recognising success, and creating opportunities for career progression. You'll have the chance to make a real impact, lead a dedicated team, and play a key role in delivering an outstanding catering experience for one of the world's leading businesses.
Ready to Lead the Night Shift Team at Amazon EMA4?
Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality leadership career with Eurest.
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