Full-Time Chef: Menu Innovator & Team Lead

Lodestone House; Ware; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning & development

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) to deliver exceptional food experiences for Chartwells in the United Kingdom. The role is contracted to 41.2 weeks per year, with opportunities to progress within a market-leading food service company.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, possess a Food Hygiene certificate, and have prior experience supervising a team.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Passion for great-tasting food and customer service.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) to deliver exceptional food experiences for Chartwells in the United Kingdom. The role is contracted to 41.2 weeks per year, with opportunities to progress within a market-leading food service company.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, possess a Food Hygiene certificate, and have prior experience supervising a team.