Chef: Creative Menu Lead & Kitchen Leader

Chartwells Independent; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, working with 14Forty, is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, to create exceptional food experiences for our clients and customers. You will lead kitchen operations, supervise a team, and ensure high standards of food hygiene and service across our venues.

You will develop menus, work with quality ingredients, and contribute to a strong brand image while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate.

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 14Forty 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

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Flexible approach to working

Experience supervising a team

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, working with 14Forty, is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, to create exceptional food experiences for our clients and customers. You will lead kitchen operations, supervise a team, and ensure high standards of food hygiene and service across our venues.

You will develop menus, work with quality ingredients, and contribute to a strong brand image while upholding safety and hygiene standards.