Chef

Chartwells; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences on a full-time basis. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring hygiene standards. Join a leading company in the UK with opportunities for progression and development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Flexible in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for progression, investment in our people, celebration of individuality, and recognition for employees who excel.

Here's an overview of what your shift patterns will be: Other

Please note: This role is contracted to 42 weeks per year.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening to and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to ensure kitchens are well-stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through kitchen cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a 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
• Be flexible in working hours

Joining Compass means helping to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0204/98824001/52730555/BU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.