Head Chef - Durham

Salary: Up to £37,584 per annum | 5 days over 7, depending on business needs

Love great food? Ready to lead a team and make a difference?

At Eurest, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we’re passionate about serving great food and creating fantastic experiences for our customers. We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Head Chef to join our team at Amazon in Durham.

This is a great opportunity for someone who combines a passion for food with strong leadership skills, a positive attitude and the drive to deliver consistently high standards in a busy workplace environment.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and supporting the catering team to deliver great food and excellent customer service.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen and catering operation.
• Promoting a positive, supportive team environment and leading by example.
• Following all food safety, allergen, health and safety and company procedures.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and assisting with other duties as required.
• Attending relevant training sessions and meetings, putting your learning into practice.
• Representing Compass Group professionally and helping to maintain a positive company image.
  
  
  

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a chef or catering leadership role.
• A genuine passion for food, quality and customer service.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.
• The ability to motivate and support a team in a busy environment.
• A flexible approach to working, including 5 days over 7 depending on business needs.
• A commitment to training, personal development and consistently high standards.
• Someone reliable, proactive and happy to go the extra mile for their team and customers.
  
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £37,584 per annum.
• The opportunity to lead a catering operation at a major Amazon site.
• Support with training and development to help you grow your career.
• The chance to be part of a supportive team within a leading UK catering business.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within Compass Group.
  
  
  

Ready to take the next step?

If you're a passionate Chef who leads by example, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to bring great food and service to Amazon in Durham, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and bring your passion for food to Eurest.