Mobile Chef Manager - Pontefract

Mobile Chef Manager Location: Pontefract, West Yorkshire Salary: £34,265 per annum Sector: Eurest, Compass Group UK&I Contract: Full Time About The Role We're looking for a passionate and experienced Mobile Chef Manager to join our team at Eurest at NEXT in Pontefract . This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on culinary professional who enjoys leading a team, delivering great food and service, and building strong relationships with clients and customers. You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards across the operation while supporting commercial performance and identifying opportunities to improve and grow the business. What You'll Be Doing

• Understand and deliver all contractual terms and service standards.
• Build positive relationships with the client and communicate any on-site changes to your line manager.
• Ensure action plans are completed following client satisfaction surveys.
• Deliver hospitality to the required standard and identify opportunities to upsell and increase revenue.
• Ensure company promotions are implemented correctly and products are accurately priced.
• Identify additional business opportunities and discuss these with your line manager.
• Monitor and manage gross profit, ensuring cost and sales records are accurate and maintained.
• Record and minimise food waste.
• Implement and maintain all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures.
• Ensure HSE incidents are reported and investigated appropriately, with working practices reviewed where required.
• Lead, support, coach and develop the team, ensuring everyone has the training they need to succeed.
• Monitor labour turnover and ensure the team is fully recruited.
• Develop and maintain an effective succession plan.
• Ensure the team follows all Health & Safety and Food Safety policies.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes in line with required standards and portion specifications.
• Manage food orders, deliveries, receipt of goods and appropriate storage.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Ensure machinery and equipment is used correctly and safely.
• Support the wider operation with other reasonable duties to ensure an effective food service. About You We're looking for someone who can combine strong culinary skills with confident people management . You'll Ideally Have
• Previous professional culinary experience.
• Previous management experience in a similar Chef Manager or senior culinary role.
• A genuine passion for food and delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work positively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A friendly, helpful and polite approach.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A strong understanding of food safety, HSE and operational standards.
• Commercial awareness, including an understanding of GP, costs, sales and waste.
• The confidence to lead, coach and develop a team. Why Join Eurest? At Eurest, we believe great food and great people make a real difference. You'll be part of Compass Group UK&I , with access to opportunities to develop your career, build your skills and progress within a leading foodservice organisation. If you're an experienced chef or culinary manager looking for your next challenge and want to make a real impact, Apply today and become part of the Eurest team at NEXT, Pontefract.