Head Chef - Hendon

Chartwells; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead a talented team and enhance the culinary offerings in universities. The role requires excellent culinary skills, strong leadership, and the ability to ensure food quality and safety standards are upheld. Join us and benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a similar environment.
• Ability to manage staff effectively.
• Strong understanding of food safety and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and direct food preparation and cooking.
• Enhance company's reputation through quality food.
• Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures.
• Responsible for food safety and compliance.

Skills

Culinary and presentation skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Organisation skills

Numerate and computer literate

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Monday to Friday
• Some flexibility with start times
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un‑wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Could you bring your spark to Universities? Here's what you need to know before applying:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Head Chef with a real passion for food where you can develop your career with the world’s leading food service and facilities management company. We’re successful and we deliver the sort of people‑focused care that’s always in demand. So, add your talents to ours and see how far you can go as a Head Chef here.

More about the role:

• We are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our fantastic team who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients.
• The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
• Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands‑on approach.
• Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers.
• Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH.
• The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.

Who you are:

• Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Energetic with a passion to do a great job
• Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner
• A forward‑thinker who can prevent wastage
• Demonstrates a passion for food
• Team Player
• Excellent organisation skills
• Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers
• A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing

About Us

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.

Job Reference: com/0601/90573001/52783340/SU #Universities & Colleges

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!