Head Chef - Leicester

Compass Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join their team. You will be responsible for overseeing food preparation, driving menu planning, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should possess excellent culinary skills, a clear understanding of budgeting, and the ability to manage a team. Join us for competitive pay, perks, and development opportunities in a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Proven culinary and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage staff effectively.
• Experience in budgeting and food costing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee food preparation and cooking.
• Drive sales through menu planning and supplier partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Team Management

Budgeting skills

Financial understanding

Organizational skills

Job description

More about the role:

We are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to joinour fantastic team who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients.

The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.

Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach.

Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers.

Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH.

The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.

Who you are:

• Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Energetic with a passion to do a great job
• Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner
• A forward‑thinker who can prevent wastage
• Demonstrates a passion for food
• Team Player
• Excellent organisation skills
• Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers
• A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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!