Chef de Partie — Creative Menu Lead & Kitchen Champion

Compass Group UK; Newry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Northern Ireland is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time role (35 hours/week) to prepare and serve high-quality food and help brighten client and customer days.

You will lead kitchen operations, implement menu changes, monitor inventories, maintain hygiene, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The role offers opportunities to progress within a market-leading food service company.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Food Hygiene certificate
• Experience supervising a team
• Experience in a similar Chef role

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 improve our services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and concepts
• Representing Northern Ireland and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Team leadership

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in Northern Ireland is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time role (35 hours/week) to prepare and serve high-quality food and help brighten client and customer days.

You will lead kitchen operations, implement menu changes, monitor inventories, maintain hygiene, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. The role offers opportunities to progress within a market-leading food service company.