Education Kitchen Lead Chef - Part-Time

Chartwells Independent; Crewe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent is recruiting a Chef for a part-time role contracted to 30 hours per week to deliver exceptional food experiences for clients and customers in the UK. The post sits within a market-leading food service provider.

The ideal candidate will oversee menu changes, lead a small team, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards while driving innovation through new menu concepts and responding to feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing high-quality food in a kitchen environment.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team and coordinating staff.
• Strong customer service focus and attention to guest satisfaction.

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 drive improvements.
• Assist with creating new menus and creative concepts.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Customer service

Menu development

Food safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells Independent is recruiting a Chef for a part-time role contracted to 30 hours per week to deliver exceptional food experiences for clients and customers in the UK. The post sits within a market-leading food service provider.

The ideal candidate will oversee menu changes, lead a small team, and ensure compliance with hygiene standards while driving innovation through new menu concepts and responding to feedback.