Chef | Menu Innovator & Team Leader

Chartwells Independent; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training and development

Life assurance

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis (contracted to 35 hours per week) to deliver high-quality food experiences for CH&CO on behalf of Chartwells. The role emphasises menu development, team supervision, and maintaining hygiene and brand standards across the operation.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and have experience supervising a kitchen.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a 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.
• Listen to customer feedback and improve services.
• Assist with creating new menus and concepts.
• Represent CH&CO and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Food preparation

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

CH&CO is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis (contracted to 35 hours per week) to deliver high-quality food experiences for CH&CO on behalf of Chartwells. The role emphasises menu development, team supervision, and maintaining hygiene and brand standards across the operation.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and have experience supervising a kitchen.