Head Chef: Lead Creative Kitchen & Team Excellence

Compass Group PLC; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I's Eurest division is recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to lead a high-quality kitchen for its workplace catering service. This full-time role is contracted to 35 hours per week and offers opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people.

You will create outstanding culinary experiences, manage a team, control costs, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and build strong relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Experience leading a kitchen team in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Create a positive kitchen environment for the team.
• Deliver tasty food concepts to customers.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Oversee hygiene standards and health & safety compliance.
• Lead budgeting and achieve financial targets.

Skills

Head Chef

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Budgeting

Team Leadership

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I's Eurest division is recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to lead a high-quality kitchen for its workplace catering service. This full-time role is contracted to 35 hours per week and offers opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people.

You will create outstanding culinary experiences, manage a team, control costs, maintain hygiene and safety standards, and build strong relationships with clients.