Head Chef

Eurest; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom seeks an ambitious Head Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role offers the chance to progress in a supportive environment, focusing on high-quality food and team management. Ideal candidates will have previous Head Chef experience, a culinary qualification, and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role is essential.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Food Passion

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 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.

Shift Pattern

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

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

Qualifications

• 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 mindset
• Passionate about food

EEO Statement

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!