Creative Chef: Menu Innovator & Team Leader (Part-Time)

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning & development

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, via the 14Forty brand, is seeking a part-time chef to craft high-quality menus and lead a small kitchen team. You will manage daily food preparation, implement menu changes, and respond to customer feedback to continuously improve service quality.

Applicants should hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, possess a Food Hygiene certificate, and have prior chef leadership experience. This role supports with menu development and brand representation, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Have a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have experience supervising a team.
• Have 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 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.
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Food preparation

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, via the 14Forty brand, is seeking a part-time chef to craft high-quality menus and lead a small kitchen team. You will manage daily food preparation, implement menu changes, and respond to customer feedback to continuously improve service quality.

Applicants should hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ, possess a Food Hygiene certificate, and have prior chef leadership experience. This role supports with menu development and brand representation, in a fast-paced environment.