Head Chef

Chartwells Independent; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a Head Chef for Restaurant Associates in the UK. This full-time role (40 hours) involves delivering high-quality cuisine, leading a kitchen team, and upholding brand standards across client sites.

You will be responsible for managing food quality, stock, and hygiene, while creating an engaging, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. A strong culinary background and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships.
• Have experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Strive for excellence and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Create a positive kitchen environment for the team.
• Deliver tasty food concepts to customers.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain brand image.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and food waste.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

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.

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

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

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

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.

Job Reference: com/2307/96460001/52632026/BU #RA Group

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!