Head Chef- Castleford

Compass Group; Whitwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Whitwood is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a team in a fast-paced environment. The role involves menu planning, stock management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience as a Head Chef, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality food and service. The company emphasizes sustainability and works with local suppliers. Competitive salary offered is up to £32,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Proactive mindset and a passion for fresh food and great service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences.
• Monitor inventory and control costs.
• Build relationships with clients and gather feedback.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage budgets and track financial performance.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication

Team-building abilities

Hands-on approach to cooking

Financial understanding and P&L experience

Job description

Head Chef – Castleford

Up to £32,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday - Friday 6.30am - 2.30pm

Are you a passionate and experienced chef with strong leadership skills? We’re looking for a Head Chef to take the lead in our catering site in Castleford. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing teams, and take pride in delivering quality food and service, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Menu Planning & Execution – Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences, ensuring top-quality food presentation while managing portion control and minimizing waste.
• Stock & Cost Management – Monitor inventory levels, place sensible orders, and control costs effectively.
• Customer Engagement – Build strong relationships with clients and customers, gathering feedback to enhance service.
• Health & Safety Compliance – Maintain a safety-first culture, ensuring all food safety regulations and policies are followed.
• Financial Oversight – Manage budgets, track financial performance, and identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high‑volume environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Financial understanding and P&L experience
• A hands‑on approach with a passion for fresh food and great service
• Excellent communication and team‑building abilities
• A proactive mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure

About Us

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great‑tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That’s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you’ve got what it takes to join some of the food service industry’s best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

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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!