Head Chef: High-Volume Catering Leader

Compass Group UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef in Slough to lead a busy catering operation. The role focuses on delivering exceptional food quality, customer experience and operational excellence, with a hands-on leadership style and strong GP performance management.

The Head Chef will manage a high-volume kitchen, develop the team, and drive cost control while ensuring safety and compliance across the operation. Monday to Friday, on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a kitchen team in a high-volume catering environment.
• Strong track record delivering quality food standards and operational excellence.
• Experience managing GP, stock control, purchasing and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food with consistency.
• Oversee menu planning, development and a fresh engaging offer.
• Maintain food safety, health & safety and compliance across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Cost control

Menu planning

Food safety

Contract catering

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef in Slough to lead a busy catering operation. The role focuses on delivering exceptional food quality, customer experience and operational excellence, with a hands-on leadership style and strong GP performance management.

The Head Chef will manage a high-volume kitchen, develop the team, and drive cost control while ensuring safety and compliance across the operation. Monday to Friday, on-site role with competitive benefits.