Head Chef - Leicester

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Leicester is looking for a Head Chef who demonstrates a passion for food and has excellent culinary skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning and directing kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production, and managing the team effectively. This role offers opportunities for growth and development within a successful organization that values team members and promotes a diverse environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital healthcare access

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role.
• Ability to manage kitchen staff effectively.
• Strong understanding of food safety and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct food preparation and cooking.
• Enhance company reputation through quality food.
• Implement food monitoring procedures for budget control.

Skills

Culinary and presentation skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Passion for food

Management skills

Organizational skills

Numerate and computer literate

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Head Chef with a real passion for food where you can develop your career with the world’s leading food service and facilities management company. We’re successful and we deliver the sort of people – focused care that’s always in demand. So, add your talents to ours and see how far you can go as a Head Chef here.

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.

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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!