Head Chef

Compass Group; Hertford; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering company is seeking a Head Chef in Hertford. You will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, developing menus, and managing a kitchen team to deliver high-quality services. The role offers various benefits including personal development and training opportunities.

Benefits

Personal development and training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Comprehensive wellbeing strategy

Family-friendly support

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or similar role required.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food preparation and ensure high standards.
• Plan and develop menus according to client expectations.
• Manage kitchen team and provide coaching on performance.

Skills

Food quality assurance

Menu planning

Team management

Food hygiene

Job description

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Ireland's most distinctive workplace catering experts. We are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything we do. We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to work with us in Hertfordshire.

Location:

Hertford

Rate of pay:

£45,000 per annum

Working pattern:

40 hours per week, predominantly Monday - Friday, between 7am to 4pm

Key responsibilities:

1. Prepare and oversee all food preparation to the highest standard.
2. Produce food in a timely manner to ensure smooth service to customers.
3. Ensure all ingredients needed for menus are available.
4. Develop and plan menus aligned with client and customer expectations.
5. Be creative in menu planning, involving clients and customers.
6. Maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene.
7. Manage the kitchen team, overseeing a team of 2-7 staff.
8. Provide feedback and coaching on performance.
9. Ensure the kitchen team completes up-to-date COSHH and Food Hygiene training.

What’s in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather offers numerous benefits and development opportunities, including:

• Personal development and training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and salary finance
• Family-friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with leadership
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and awards
• Long service awards
• Discount vouchers for high street stores