Head Chef – Menu Innovator & Team Leader

Chartwells Independent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Leeds is seeking an ambitious Chef to join on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, support menu changes, and help create creative concepts that delight clients and customers across vibrant workplaces.

You should hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, have experience supervising a kitchen team, hold a Food Hygiene certificate, and bring a flexible, customer-focused approach to every shift.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening to customer feedback to continuously improve services.
• Supporting creation of new menus and concepts.
• Representing Restaurant Associates and maintaining brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team supervision

Food safety

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Restaurant Associates in Leeds is seeking an ambitious Chef to join on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, support menu changes, and help create creative concepts that delight clients and customers across vibrant workplaces.

You should hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, have experience supervising a kitchen team, hold a Food Hygiene certificate, and bring a flexible, customer-focused approach to every shift.