Head Chef

Lodestone House; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

MyLearning programmes

Digital GP

Travel discounts

Supermarket discounts

Cinema tickets discount

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to lead exceptional food service for Chartwells on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week (42.6 weeks per year). Based in Chester, you will deliver high-quality menus, manage a kitchen team and maintain stringent hygiene and safety standards.

Join a company that invests in its people, offers career progression, and rewards excellence with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Holder of City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Head Chef experience

Timekeeping

Reliability

Safety mindset

Passion for food

Initiative

Decision making

Under pressure

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We are currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full‑time basis, contracted to 40 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 Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.

Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Monday to Friday

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

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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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 diversity is our strength!