Chef de Partie | Creative Kitchen Leader, 40h Full-Time

Compass Group UK; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK, on behalf of Chartwells, is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis. You’ll prepare and serve high-quality meals across client sites, with a 5-out-of-7 shift pattern and a commitment to superb food and service.

The role requires City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ, Food Hygiene certificate, and proven supervisory experience. You’ll help evolve menus, respond to feedback, and help uphold hygiene and brand standards across approximately 43.6 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Act on customer feedback to improve services.
• Support creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Chef experience

Flexible hours

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1&2

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK, on behalf of Chartwells, is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis. You’ll prepare and serve high-quality meals across client sites, with a 5-out-of-7 shift pattern and a commitment to superb food and service.

The role requires City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ, Food Hygiene certificate, and proven supervisory experience. You’ll help evolve menus, respond to feedback, and help uphold hygiene and brand standards across approximately 43.6 weeks per year.