Head Chef - Etchingham

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

Job summary

A leading food service company in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Head Chef. In this role, you'll prepare high-quality food while fostering a positive kitchen environment. You will also manage budgets, ensure hygiene standards, and strive for excellence. Culinary qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ are required. This full-time position offers competitive pay and growth opportunities within the industry.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Great working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role is essential.
• Must have a safety-first mindset.
• Strive for excellence with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Create a positive kitchen environment for the team.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene standards.
• Control food waste and stock management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership skills

Timekeeping and reliability

Food passion

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

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.

• 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
  We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. 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.