Chef - Crawley

Chartwells - Main; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company seeks an ambitious Chef in Crawley for a part-time position. The role involves preparing delicious, high-quality food, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants should have supervisory experience and relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ. A commitment to hygiene and safety standards is essential. This role is contracted for 38 weeks per year, offering potential for growth within an inclusive and diverse environment.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Ability to implement menu changes and improve food services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Listen and act on customer feedback.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Supervisory experience

Flexible approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chef - Crawley

We’re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a part‑time basis contracted to 24 hours per week.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients’ and customers’ days, all within the market‑leading food service company in the UK.

You’ll get every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits and Development Opportunities

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities – we are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift Pattern

• Mon:
• Tues:
• Weds:
• Thurs:
• Fri:
• Sat: Full‑time (Days)
• Sun: Full‑time (Days)

Please note: This role is contracted to 38 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well‑stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Be passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional 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
• Have a flexible approach to working

Job Reference: com / 0912 / 47507001 / 52780264 / BU #Chartwells

CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.

We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.

We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength.