Night-shift Chef Duty Manager - Sutton Coldfield - #189617

Salary: £34,000 per annum
Plus 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.

Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality leadership career with Eurest.