Head Chef

Compass Group UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, within Eurest, is seeking a Head Chef for a full-time 35-hour week to craft exceptional food experiences. You’ll lead a bustling kitchen, drive high standards, and shape a positive team culture.

As Head Chef, you’ll work across nights and days, deliver on brand concepts, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality across all operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or similar role in large kitchens.
• Ability to lead a team and create a positive kitchen culture.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Proven budget awareness and cost control.
• Flexibility to work nights and days as part of a 35-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food service.
• Create a positive kitchen environment where the team feel welcomed and supported.
• Deliver our tasty food concepts to customers.
• Order food, manage stock, and control waste.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold the brand image.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Passionate about food

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 Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 35 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 Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.

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

• Mon: Full-time (Nights)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)

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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest

It?s an understatement to say that we?re passionate about what we do, which is why we?re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!