Head Chef | Mobile Kitchen Lead for Education Sites

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Head Chef on a full-time basis (35 hours/week). You will lead a busy kitchen, ensure exceptional food quality, and drive improvements in service while maintaining budgets and compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

You'll work in education catering, fostering a positive team environment and delivering engaging food concepts to customers across the site. DBS and safeguarding checks apply as part of recruitment.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience in a similar Head Chef role is essential.
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to manage budgets.
• Commitment to Food Handling & Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious food for clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food service and concepts.
• Create a positive kitchen environment where the team is supported.
• Deliver concepts to customers and manage stock, waste and ordering.
• Oversee budgets and meet financial targets while maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Communication

Timekeeping

Work under pressure

Food quality

Budget management

Hygiene & safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Head Chef on a full-time basis (35 hours/week). You will lead a busy kitchen, ensure exceptional food quality, and drive improvements in service while maintaining budgets and compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

You'll work in education catering, fostering a positive team environment and delivering engaging food concepts to customers across the site. DBS and safeguarding checks apply as part of recruitment.