Head Chef - Lead Culinary Team with Growth & Perks

Compass Group UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Healthcare benefits

Onsite free car parking

Career development programs

Travel discounts

Groceries discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Digital GP access

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, on behalf of Chartwells, is recruiting an ambitious Head Chef for a full-time role contracted to 40 hours per week and 42.6 weeks per year. You will drive culinary excellence across the site, shaping the dining experience for clients and customers.

You will lead a busy kitchen, develop your team, manage stock and budgets, and ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards while upholding the Compass brand values and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership.
• Ability to create high-quality menus and cuisine.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and oversee kitchen operations.
• Identify improvements to food service.
• Lead and develop kitchen team.
• Control stock, ordering, and waste.
• Ensure hygiene and safety compliance.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Time management

Food safety

Menu planning

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, on behalf of Chartwells, is recruiting an ambitious Head Chef for a full-time role contracted to 40 hours per week and 42.6 weeks per year. You will drive culinary excellence across the site, shaping the dining experience for clients and customers.

You will lead a busy kitchen, develop your team, manage stock and budgets, and ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards while upholding the Compass brand values and quality.