Head Chef

Medirest; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest is hiring a Head Chef to create exceptional food experiences in Birmingham. This full-time role involves managing a kitchen team, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Join a company that values its employees and supports career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and make timely decisions.
• Passionate about creating high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Food Safety

Budget Management

Creativity

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Head Chef will:

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
• Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mind set
• Passionate about food