Head Chef

Chartwells Independent; Winchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Head Chef where you will create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role offers an opportunity to progress your career while leading a dedicated kitchen team. Chartwells Independent values individuality and invests in its employees' development.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage kitchen standards effectively.
• Passionate about food and driving excellent culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and oversee kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Manage budgets and control food waste efficiently.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Team Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

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We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells 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 Chartwells? 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 patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 39 weeks per year

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
  
  
  

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1006/40468001/52737419/R/BU #Independent

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

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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