Head Chef - Leeds

Dine Contract Catering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food service company as a Head Chef in Leeds. You will create outstanding culinary experiences while managing kitchen operations in a supportive environment. This role offers significant career growth and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free car parking

Free meal on shift

Free gym access

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits including Digital GP

Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com

Food shopping discounts

Cinema discounts

Cashback rewards

Qualifications

• Thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Proactive and safety-conscious.
• Passionate about food.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service and manage stock and budgets.
• Create high-quality food experiences.
• Maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Creativity

Education

Experience as Head Chef or similar role

Job description

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Job Opportunity: Head Chef - Leeds

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7am - 3pm, with some ad-hoc hospitality.

Benefits: Free car parking, free meal on shift, and free gym access.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Head Chef with a passion for food to develop their career with the world’s leading food service and facilities management company, Compass Group UK & Ireland. We value our people and offer career growth opportunities, recognizing great work and investing in our staff.

At Compass, we believe a successful career starts with passion, creativity, and positivity. Join our family and work across many sectors, taking pride in what we do.

About the role:

As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience, preparing high-quality food, and leading a supportive kitchen environment. You will oversee food service, manage stock and budgets, ensure hygiene standards, and represent our brand positively.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing breakfast, lunch, and hospitality services
• Creating delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve food service
• Leading and supporting the kitchen team
• Delivering food concepts to customers
• Maintaining hygiene standards and food safety compliance
• Managing stock, food waste, and budgets

Our ideal candidate:

• Thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Has strong leadership skills
• Experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role
• Strives for excellence and motivates others
• Creates a positive work environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive decision-making
• Reliable and punctual
• Safety-conscious and passionate about food

Benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs
• Healthcare benefits including Digital GP
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons
• Cinema discounts up to 44%
• Cashback rewards
• Wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes

Join us and grow your career with a company that values and rewards its employees.