Head Chef - Hounslow

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in London seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations at Heathrow Airport. The role involves delivering high-quality meals, managing a kitchen team, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and a commitment to great service. A competitive salary of £37,813 per annum is offered, with Monday to Friday working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing costs.
• Strong food safety and health & safety awareness.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality meals consistently meeting standards.
• Manage stock and place orders through approved suppliers.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with safety regulations.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team in line with company procedures.

Skills

Team player

Great service

Food safety awareness

Cost management

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

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!