32-Hour Week Head Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence

Chartwells Independent; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Operational training

Life assurance

Personal development

Wellbeing programme

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an ambitious Head Chef for a part-time 32-hour week to craft exceptional food experiences. You will lead the kitchen, drive quality, and support a growing team while upholding brand standards.

Join a company that invests in its people, offers development opportunities, and recognises initiative. Excellent benefits and a collaborative culture await.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and deliver high-quality food.
• Strong communication and relationship-building within the team and with clients.
• Capable of managing time, costs, and delivering on targets.
• Demonstrates safety-minded approach to food handling and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service and menu concepts.
• Create a positive kitchen environment where the team feels supported.
• Deliver concepts to customers and maintain brand image.
• Monitor stock, ordering, and waste to control costs.
• Ensure hygiene and health & safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Time management

Safety-minded

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an ambitious Head Chef for a part-time 32-hour week to craft exceptional food experiences. You will lead the kitchen, drive quality, and support a growing team while upholding brand standards.

Join a company that invests in its people, offers development opportunities, and recognises initiative. Excellent benefits and a collaborative culture await.