Head Chef - Heathrow

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a prestigious location in Greater London. The role involves ensuring top-notch meal delivery while adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience leading teams, managing costs, and a strong commitment to food safety. This position offers a competitive salary of £37,813 per annum and is perfect for chefs who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing costs.
• Passionate about great service.
• Strong food safety and Health & Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain accurate food safety and H&S documentation.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and timely reporting of hazards.
• Deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Manage stock and monitor deliveries.
• Control waste and forecast production accurately.

Skills

Team player

Strong food safety awareness

Calm under pressure

Job description

Head Chef - Hounslow

£37,813 per annum

Monday - Friday role

We're looking for a passionate and creative Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the prestigious Compass Centre at Heathrow Airport. This is a high-profile role in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, perfect for a talented chef who thrives on delivering fresh, seasonal dishes with style and consistency.

About the role

• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, and hygiene regulations, including allergen and fire safety protocols
• Maintain accurate food safety and H& S documentation
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, safe equipment use, and timely reporting of hazards or faults
• Deliver high-quality meals on time, consistently meeting presentation and portion standards
• Manage stock, place orders through approved suppliers, and monitor deliveries
• Control waste, forecast production accurately, and meet gross profit targets
• Lead and manage the team in line with company procedures and performance expectations
• Maintain food variety and availability, even during peak periods
• Ensure accurate labelling, storage, and compliance with food information regulations

Our ideal candidate

• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Passionate about great service
• Strong food safety and H& S awareness
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure
• Experience leading teams and managing costs

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest