Head Chef - Hounslow

Chartwells Independent; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at the prestigious Compass Centre at Heathrow Airport. This role requires strong leadership in a high-pressure environment, ensuring high quality and timely meal delivery. Applicants should possess strong food safety awareness and experience managing a kitchen team. Join a company committed to sustainability and great service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing costs.
• Ability to deliver high-quality meals on time and meet presentation standards.
• Strong awareness of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team according to company procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and compliance with food safety protocols.
• Manage stock and control waste effectively.

Skills

Team player

Passionate about great service

Strong food safety and H&S awareness

Self-motivated

Calm under pressure

Job description

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

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!

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