Head Chef

CH&CO; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role involves delivering outstanding culinary experiences while managing kitchen operations and fostering a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and a passion for food, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development and training opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Free meals

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Passionate about food and committed to success.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food.
• Managing food ordering, stock control, and waste reduction.
• Ensuring compliance with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Timekeeping

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding culinary experiences. In return, you will have the opportunity to progress your career within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Working with us offers numerous perks, including:

• Operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal development and training opportunities
• A comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with leadership
• Holiday purchase scheme
• High street discount vouchers
• Free meals

Your shift pattern will be:

• Monday: Full-time (Days)
• Tuesday: Full-time (Days)
• Wednesday: Full-time (Days)
• Thursday: Full-time (Days)
• Friday: Full-time (Days)
• Saturday: Off
• Sunday: Off

Your key responsibilities include:

• Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feels welcomed and supported
• Delivering our food concepts effectively to customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Managing food ordering, stock control, and waste reduction
• Overseeing kitchen hygiene and cleanliness
• Managing budgets and achieving financial targets
• Ensuring compliance with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Head Chef will:

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Create a positive, thriving work environment
• Be an excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
• Strive for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Be committed to success in your role
• Work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Prioritize safety at all times
• Be passionate about food

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CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities, aiming for all team members to feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential because diversity is our strength.