Head Chef

Chartwells Independent; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Operational training

Life assurance

Personal development

Wellbeing programme

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an ambitious Head Chef for a part-time 32-hour week to craft exceptional food experiences. You will lead the kitchen, drive quality, and support a growing team while upholding brand standards.

Join a company that invests in its people, offers development opportunities, and recognises initiative. Excellent benefits and a collaborative culture await.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and deliver high-quality food.
• Strong communication and relationship-building within the team and with clients.
• Capable of managing time, costs, and delivering on targets.
• Demonstrates safety-minded approach to food handling and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service and menu concepts.
• Create a positive kitchen environment where the team feels supported.
• Deliver concepts to customers and maintain brand image.
• Monitor stock, ordering, and waste to control costs.
• Ensure hygiene and health & safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Time management

Safety-minded

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 32 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 CH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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)

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

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CH&CO, a part of 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!