Head Chef

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. This full-time role offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food, possess strong communication skills, and have relevant qualifications. Enjoy a range of perks including operational training, life assurance, and a holiday purchase scheme.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Ability to create a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients.
• Managing budgets and meeting financial targets.
• Overseeing kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Time Management

Customer Focus

Initiative

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 CH&CO 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 CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.

Working with us has its perks!

People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Shift pattern:

• Monday to Friday: Full-time (Days)
• Saturday: Off
• Sunday: Off

Key responsibilities:

• 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, managing 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
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Ideal candidate:

• Holds a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Creates a positive work environment where the team can thrive
• Is a brilliant communicator and easily builds relationships
• Has experience in a similar Head Chef role
• Strives for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation
• Shows initiative and makes customer-focused decisions
• Has a desire to succeed
• Can work under pressure
• Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Possesses a safety-first mindset
• Is passionate about food

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CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to build a culture that respects all talents, backgrounds, and abilities. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and to thrive — because diversity is our strength!