Head Chef - Crawley - Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and exclusive discoun[...]

JR United Kingdom; Chichester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious client is seeking a motivated Head Chef to join their team in Crawley. This role involves creating outstanding dishes while ensuring quality standards and compliance with food safety. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage food costs, and uphold the company's reputation through culinary excellence.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Growth opportunities through Career Pathways

Access to Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Cash rewards on spending across brands

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary and presentation skills.
• Energetic and passionate about food.
• Leadership skills to manage and inspire staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee food preparation and cooking.
• Drive sales via menu planning and promotions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Financial literacy

Job description

Head Chef - Crawley - Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and exclusive discounts. (Hiring Immediately), Chichester

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Crawley, Chichester

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Growth opportunities through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Access to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

What you'll be doing:

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Head Chef passionate about food to join our team, working for a prestigious client. Your role involves producing outstanding food using the finest ingredients, planning and directing food preparation, ensuring quality standards, managing food safety, and controlling costs.

More about the role:

The Head Chef will:

• Plan, organize, and oversee food preparation and cooking
• Enhance the company's reputation through quality food
• Drive sales via menu planning and promotions
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HS, and COSHH standards
• Implement and monitor food quality and cost control procedures

Who you are:

• Excellent culinary and presentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic and passionate about food
• Leadership skills to manage and inspire staff
• Innovative with waste prevention strategies
• Team player with good organizational skills
• Financially literate with understanding of profit margins and food costing

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across thousands of venues. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for growth.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all team members.