Head Chef

Restaurant Associates; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef to prepare high-quality meals while managing kitchen operations. You will lead a team, maintain food safety standards, and find ways to enhance food service. The ideal candidate enjoys creating a positive environment and possesses strong culinary skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity for career progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high food quality and hygiene standards.
• Skills in budget management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Identify and implement improvements in food service.
• Manage stock control and food ordering.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Produce a positive team environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Restaurant Associates 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 Restaurant Associates? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.

Shift pattern

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

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, 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

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!