Head Chef - Elevate Hospital Dining & Team Leadership

Compass Group UK; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Shopping discounts (Tesco, Sainsbury's

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends & family

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a Head Chef for The Park Hospital in Nottingham. You will lead a healthcare kitchen, delivering an exceptional culinary experience while managing budgets and a team. This role offers career growth within a large, supportive employer.

The successful candidate will drive food quality, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience for patients and staff. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and service.
• Ability to make customer-focused decisions.
• Punctuality and reliability in shift patterns.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintain safety.
• Strong commitment to food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals that delight clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the food service offering.
• Lead and support kitchen team in a positive environment.
• Deliver innovative food concepts to customers.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold brand image.
• Manage food orders, stock control and waste reduction.
• Oversee cleaning and hygiene to meet standards.
• Control budgets and meet financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene and Safety regulations.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Decision making

Timekeeping

Working under pressure

Safety mindset

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is hiring a Head Chef for The Park Hospital in Nottingham. You will lead a healthcare kitchen, delivering an exceptional culinary experience while managing budgets and a team. This role offers career growth within a large, supportive employer.

The successful candidate will drive food quality, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience for patients and staff. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.