Chef

Chartwells; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking an ambitious Chef in Basingstoke to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality dishes, supervising kitchen operations, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should have a passion for food, relevant culinary qualifications, and experience in similar roles. Join a leading food service company that values diversity and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role required.
• Ability to oversee a team effectively.
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Oversee menu changes and food services.
• Maintain hygiene standards and compliance.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Supervision

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days.

Please note: This role is contracted to 40 weeks per year.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2107/40470001/52751488/BU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and thrive—because diversity is our strength!