Creative Chef & Menu Innovator | Team Leader

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

Job summary

Chartwells Independent in Winchester seeks an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 40 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and help improve our food services while representing Chartwells and upholding brand standards. The role requires City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and team leadership experience. A flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold 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.

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 Chartwells 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

Food safety & hygiene

Team supervision

Chef experience

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

Chartwells Independent in Winchester seeks an ambitious Chef for a full-time role contracted to 40 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and help improve our food services while representing Chartwells and upholding brand standards. The role requires City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, a Food Hygiene certificate, and team leadership experience. A flexible approach is essential.