Ambitious Chef: Lead Kitchen & Create Menus

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week across five days. You will prepare and serve high-quality food while supporting menu updates and innovative concepts to delight clients and customers.

Based in the United Kingdom, you will work across shifts 5 out of 7, with a focus on hygiene, safety, and exceptional service. Prior chef experience and a Food Hygiene certificate are required, along with leadership skills to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a catering environment.
• Experience supervising a team and delivering high-quality food.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate and relevant qualifications.
• Flexible to work 5 out of 7 days and meet shift patterns.
• Knowledge of menu development and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes and updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve service quality.
• Support creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain brand image.
• Monitor inventories and maintain kitchen hygiene and cleaning.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Team supervision

Customer service

Hygiene knowledge

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week across five days. You will prepare and serve high-quality food while supporting menu updates and innovative concepts to delight clients and customers.

Based in the United Kingdom, you will work across shifts 5 out of 7, with a focus on hygiene, safety, and exceptional service. Prior chef experience and a Food Hygiene certificate are required, along with leadership skills to