Head Chef - Millfield School (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is searching for a passionate Head Chef to lead their team at Millfield School in Somerset. You'll create innovative menus and provide exceptional service to students and staff, managing food production and driving quality standards. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Free meals

Electric vehicle charging points

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Quick access to a Digital GP

Travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary and presentation skills essential.
• Strong management abilities for leading a team.
• Knowledge of profit margins, budgeting, and food costing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food and catering services across multiple outlets.
• Oversee food preparation, ensuring quality and safety.
• Plan and organize menu, drive sales through effective promotions.

Skills

Culinary skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Management abilities

Financial understanding

Job description

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Head Chef - Millfield School (Hiring Immediately), Somerset

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Somerset, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Free meals
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs like Career Pathways and MyLearning
• Quick access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Sharing discounts and offers with friends and family

We value your dedication, which is why our benefits are designed to reward your efforts and support your well-being.

What you'll be doing:

Chartwells Independents provides catering and support services to UK independent schools, creating innovative menus with exceptional service. Our chefs use seasonal ingredients and diverse cuisines to ensure a great dining experience. You'll be part of a team supporting high-quality education by providing outstanding food and service to pupils and staff. Leading a passionate team, you'll prepare fresh, nutritious food daily in a dynamic environment. We seek an enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our catering team, producing excellent food with the finest ingredients. This role offers a chance to establish a reputation in the contract catering industry and grow within our company, with a competitive salary and support for your development.

More about the role:

• Deliver food and catering services across multiple outlets in a busy environment
• Plan, organize, and oversee food preparation and cooking, ensuring quality standards
• Take hands-on responsibility for food production
• Drive sales through menu planning, promotions, and supplier relationships
• Manage food safety, HSE, and COSHH compliance
• Implement food monitoring procedures to control costs and budgets

Who you are:

• Excellent culinary and presentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic and passionate about your work
• Ability to manage staff calmly and inspiringly
• Forward-thinking with waste prevention skills
• Passionate about food
• Team player
• Well-organized with good financial understanding
• Knowledge of profit margins, purchasing, budgeting, and food costing

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and build connections across thousands of venues. Join us to advance your career with industry-leading pay, perks, and development opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1706/62081001/52738328/R/SU #Independent

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to grow. We celebrate diversity and aim to make all colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive—because diversity is our strength.