Head Chef | Elevate Cuisine & Career Growth (Term Time)

Lodestone House; Chester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Contributory pension

Career development

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Grocer discounts

Cinema tickets discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen at Lodestone House in Chester. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional food experiences, maintaining high standards, and driving continuous improvement across menus and service.

You will manage stock, control costs, oversee hygiene and safety, and develop your team through Training and MyLearning. City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ is preferred, and you should be a confident communicator with a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Holder of City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proven experience as Head Chef in a similar setting.
• Strong time management and reliability, with a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service and kitchen operations.
• Create a positive kitchen environment where the team feels welcomed and supported.
• Deliver tasty food concepts to customers and maintain brand image.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and control food waste.
• Ensure hygiene standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.

Skills

Brilliant communicator

Team leadership

Pressure management

Time management

Reliability

Safety-first mindset

Passionate about food

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen at Lodestone House in Chester. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional food experiences, maintaining high standards, and driving continuous improvement across menus and service.

You will manage stock, control costs, oversee hygiene and safety, and develop your team through Training and MyLearning. City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ is preferred, and you should be a confident communicator with a passion for food.