Executive Chef - Maritime Heritage Experience (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a talented Head Chef to join their team aboard the historic HMS Belfast. This role involves leading a dedicated catering team, ensuring high food quality and presentation, while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in large-scale catering and a passion for food and customer service. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including career growth opportunities and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career growth opportunities

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Shareable discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Head Chef role managing large-scale catering.
• Exceptional leadership and people skills.
• Strong culinary skills and financial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and cooking.
• Lead a passionate team and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor kitchen costs and implement budgetary controls.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Organisational Abilities

Customer Service

Job description

Job Description

Head Chef - HMS Belfast

Schedule: 5 out of 7 days

Salary: £45,000

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? At RA Venues, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences at some of the UK’s most iconic cultural and heritage destinations. We’re looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and innovative Head Chef to lead our dedicated catering team aboard the historic HMS Belfast!

What We Offer:

We believe in rewarding hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to a Digital GP for you and your family, along with extensive healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Grocery discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets for those well-deserved movie nights
• Wow Points for every pound spent, redeemable on a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes to help you unwind
• Shareable discounts for friends and family

Your Role:

As our Head Chef, you’ll be a culinary ambassador for RA Venues, driving innovation and excellence in food quality, presentation, and style. You’ll work closely with our catering team to ensure every dish is a masterpiece while maintaining our reputation for outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise, and direct food preparation and cooking to enhance our quality reputation.
• Take a hands-on approach to food production, covering employee dining and pop-up events.
• Lead a passionate team, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Monitor kitchen costs and implement budgetary controls.

Who You Are:

Our ideal Head Chef will have:

• Proven experience in a Head Chef role, managing large-scale catering while maintaining a personal touch.
• A big personality with exceptional leadership and people skills.
• A genuine passion for food and customer service, with a keen eye for current food trends.
• Strong culinary skills, financial understanding, and outstanding organisational abilities.
• A “Can do” attitude, ready to inspire and innovate.

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink, and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/0205/90347001/52587823/R/SU #RA Venues

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive—because our diversity is our strength!