Evening Head Chef: Lead a Dynamic Night Kitchen

Compass Group UK; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking an Evening Head Chef to lead the kitchen on the 6:00pm–2:00am shift, Sunday to Thursday, ensuring consistently high-quality food and service.

You will motivate and supervise the kitchen team, manage prep through close, control stock and costs, and uphold food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.

This role requires a strong chef with leadership experience, able to work evenings and late shifts, and to develop others while maintaining company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for food.
• Good understanding of food safety and H&S.
• Organised, reliable and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during the evening service.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen from preparation through to close.
• Deliver consistently high-quality, fresh and innovative food.
• Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• Manage stock, ordering, wastage and kitchen costs effectively.
• Support and develop your team, helping them to grow their skills and confidence.
• Work closely with the wider team to deliver an excellent customer experience.
• Ensure all kitchen processes and company standards are followed.
• Complete relevant checks and ensure the kitchen is left clean, safe and ready for the next service.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Kitchen supervision

Food safety

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking an Evening Head Chef to lead the kitchen on the 6:00pm–2:00am shift, Sunday to Thursday, ensuring consistently high-quality food and service.

You will motivate and supervise the kitchen team, manage prep through close, control stock and costs, and uphold food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.

This role requires a strong chef with leadership experience, able to work evenings and late shifts, and to develop others while maintaining company standards.