Growth‑Focused Chef: Lead Menus & Delight Guests (40h/wk)

Compass Group UK; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK is recruiting an ambitious Chef for Chartwells on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality food, supervising a team, and driving menu innovations across multiple venues under Chartwells.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to continuous service improvements while upholding the Compass Group brand. This opportunity includes progression and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team supervision

Food safety

Customer service

Passion for food

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK is recruiting an ambitious Chef for Chartwells on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality food, supervising a team, and driving menu innovations across multiple venues under Chartwells.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to continuous service improvements while upholding the Compass Group brand. This opportunity includes progression and competitive pay.