Chef

Chartwells; Croydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is looking for an ambitious Chef to join their team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing delicious food, overseeing menu changes, and providing excellent customer service. Chartwells offers opportunities for career growth, embraces individuality, and rewards those who go above and beyond in their culinary contributions.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible working hours required.
• Passion for great-tasting food.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and operational compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Culinary skills

Team supervision

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 will 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: Variable shifts.

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
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and 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/1607/41692001/52750832/BU #Independent

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