At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious dishes and lead a vibrant kitchen team.
- Company: Join Eurest, a leader in workplace catering with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, gym access, and no bank holiday shifts.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and recognised qualifications available.
- Why this job: Elevate your culinary skills while shaping exceptional dining experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Sous Chef with a passion for quality food.
Location: Manchester
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:00pm
Salary: Up to £31,320 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits: Gym access and no bank holiday working, including Christmas.
Are you ready to bring your culinary talent to the next level in a vibrant kitchen where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are always on the menu? We’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef who lives and breathes food to join our Eurest team in Manchester. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings both skill and flair to every service. This role is perfect for a driven chef ready to help shape exceptional dining experiences while leading by example. You will oversee the Coffee Shop offer at a new site! This will include extending the current coffee shop offer with the introduction of a breakfast and lunch service and special events.
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.
Key Responsibilities- Delivering food that’s full of flavour, consistency, and visual appeal across varied service formats.
- Stay curious – help shape menus that celebrate quality ingredients and smart nutritional choices.
- Help foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where culinary standards are championed every day.
- Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation to ensure smooth, efficient operations.
- Maintain best-in-class food hygiene and safety, with presentation that always feels considered.
- A confident Sous Chef with experience in quality-focused kitchens.
- A love for food that’s both nourishing and exciting, think modern techniques, bold flavours, and balanced plates.
- Strong organisational skills – you know your way around a rota, prep list, and stockroom.
- A sharp eye for food safety, consistency, and detail.
- Knowledge of portioning, food cost and waste control, flavour should be smart as well as satisfying.
Hungry for more? We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.
