Head Chef

Restaurant Associates UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a creative and passionate Head Chef to lead a culinary team in a prestigious corporate environment. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring exceptional dining experiences. Join a dynamic team and elevate workplace dining with your culinary expertise.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Medicash healthcare plan

Exclusive discounts through Perks at Work

Complimentary meals during shifts

Access to Culinary Academy for professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Recognition and reward schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary position.
• Exceptional culinary skills with attention to detail in food presentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, health regulations, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and service.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus for fine dining and staff restaurant.
• Inspire, train, and lead a talented team of chefs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

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Head Chef - Staff Dining & Hospitality

Monday - Friday

£38000

Are you a creative and passionate Head Chef with a commitment to exceptional hospitality? Join Restaurant Associates, Compass Group’s premium hospitality brand, and lead a dynamic culinary team in a prestigious corporate environment, offering exceptional fine dining and staff restaurant experiences.

We’re seeking a skilled and innovative Head Chef to oversee our kitchen operations in a flagship corporate location. This is a unique opportunity to elevate workplace dining by curating refined, seasonal menus that balance creativity, quality, and flawless presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and exceptional service.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus for both fine dining hospitality events and the staff restaurant.
• Inspire, train, and lead a talented team of chefs and kitchen professionals.
• Maintain rigorous standards of food hygiene, health, and safety compliance.
• Efficiently manage food costs and kitchen budgets to align with business goals.
• Collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless and memorable guest experience.
• Keep menus fresh and innovative by staying up-to-date with culinary trends and customer preferences.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary position, ideally in fine dining or premium corporate hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Exceptional culinary skills with attention to detail in food presentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, health regulations, and hygiene standards.
• Confidence in managing budgets and controlling food costs to maximize efficiency.
  
  
  

Why Join Restaurant Associates?

At Restaurant Associates, we are redefining workplace hospitality. As part of Compass Group, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Medicash healthcare plan to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Exclusive discounts and cashback through Perks at Work.
• Complimentary meals during your shifts.
• Access to Compass Group’s renowned Culinary Academy for ongoing professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career advancement across Compass Group’s premium brands.
• Pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options.
• Recognition and reward schemes to celebrate your achievements.
  
  
  

About Us

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/1405/70812001/52590558/SU #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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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