Head Chef

Chartwells Independent; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent is seeking a full-time Head Chef to deliver exceptional culinary experiences at Immerse LDN in London. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and leading a team in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and a passion for food.

Benefits

Medicash healthcare benefits

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra leave following maternity leave

Supportive family benefits

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Ability to create a positive work environment.
• Passionate about food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious food that delights clients.
• Manage food orders, stock control, and reduce food waste.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Timekeeping

Food Safety

Customer Focus

Job description

ELVIS EVOLUTION is a brand new, first of its kind experience from Layered Reality, the UK's leading immersive specialists, celebrating the life and work of Elvis Presley.

Combining cutting-edge digital technology, live actors and musicians, multimedia, and music, ELVIS EVOLUTION allows guests to relive the King's iconic moments.

Taking place at Immerse LDN at London Excel Waterfront, this high-energy, high-tech homage promises an unforgettable night, where guests will walk in Elvis’ blue suede shoes. Layered Reality pioneers immersive entertainment by blending storytelling, technology, and sensory experiences (sight, sound, smell, touch, movement).

We are recruiting a full-time Head Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Levy, contracted for 40 hours per week.

The Head Chef will be responsible for delivering outstanding culinary experiences and will have opportunities for career progression within a company that values individuality, invests in its people, and rewards excellence.

• Medicash healthcare benefits, including dental, optical, and therapy treatments (covering up to 4 dependents)
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Extra leave following maternity leave during the first year back
• Supportive family benefits
• Day off for your child's first birthday
• Ongoing training, development, and career pathways

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

Our ideal Head Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment for the team
• Be an excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
• Strive for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Be ambitious to succeed
• Work well under pressure
• Be reliable with good timekeeping
• Prioritize safety
• Be passionate about food

Job Reference: com/1205/98759002/52738119/SU