Head Chef - East Kilbride NEW Eurest Posted yesterday £15.33 per hour East Kilbride Chefs

Head Chef - No Weekends!

Location: East Kilbride

Salary: Up to £15.33 per hour (DOE)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, 37.5 hours per week

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic culinary environment where creativity, excellence, and innovation are always on the menu?

We're on the hunt for a visionary Head Chef to join our Eurest team in East Kilbride, who lives and breathes food, someone who's not just skilled in the kitchen but dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences. This is more than just a cooking role; it's an opportunity to lead, inspire, and deliver unforgettable food programmes that push boundaries and excite every palate. If you're driven to constantly raise the bar and love developing a high performing kitchen team that thrives on creativity and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Services include breakfast, lunch, dinner, night shift feeding, vending and hospitality.

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.

• Lead your kitchen like a well seasoned pro, ensuring every plate tells a story of flavour, consistency, and character.
• Create a kitchen culture where high standards come naturally and pushing culinary boundaries is part of the daily rhythm.
• Stay sharp on food trends and forward thinking techniques; you know what's next before it hits the menu.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders; you speak the language of food and business.
• Deliver excellence beyond the plate by hitting key targets in quality, safety, sustainability, and cost control.

• A seasoned Head Chef ready to take the lead in a fast paced, flavour driven environment with multiple dining touchpoints.
• Energised by developing talent and creating a kitchen team that thrives on excellence, efficiency, and shared success.
• A true chef at heart, committed to delivering exceptional food experiences while upholding company standards and exceeding client expectations.
• Confident balancing flavour and finance. Skilled in food costing, supplier relationships, and smart kitchen economics.
• Calm, focused, and fast on your feet; you thrive in a busy service and never compromise on quality under pressure.

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.

Job Reference: com SU

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!