Head Chef - Multi-Site Kitchen Leader & Events

Compass Group UK; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development

Life Assurance

Pension

Holiday Allowance

Healthcare App

Eye Care

Wellbeing Programme

Family Support

Social Events

Discount Vouchers

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Head Chef to lead a multi-site kitchen operation in Sunbury on Themes. The role oversees a restaurant, three outlets, and three cafés, with responsibilities for menus, events, and a team of 10+ chefs. The salary ranges from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Key focus areas include food quality, HACCP compliance, cost control, supplier liaison, and staff development to ensure exceptional dining experiences across all venues.

Qualifications

• Multi-site operation featuring a restaurant, three food outlets, and three cafés, delivering a varied hospitality offering across multiple venues.
• Lead kitchen operations for hospitality events of up to 1500 covers.
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene, safety, and HACCP standards at all times.
• Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and manage the kitchen budget effectively.
• Conduct stock takes, manage inventory, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Liaise with suppliers, place orders, and ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Work closely with clients and management on menu planning, tastings, and special events.
• Lead, coach, and support a small kitchen team of 10+ people.
• Ensure all team members receive appropriate training, development, and performance feedback.
• Oversee smooth day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site kitchen operations across a restaurant, three outlets and three cafés.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all food across service and events.
• Direct kitchen operations for hospitality events up to 1500 covers.
• Maintain HACCP and high food hygiene standards at all times.
• Monitor costs, minimise waste, and manage the kitchen budget.
• Conduct stock takes, manage inventory, and maintain equipment.
• Liaise with suppliers and place orders meeting quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients and management on menus, tastings, and events.
• Lead, coach, and support a kitchen team of 10+.
• Provide training and development feedback to team members.

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Budgeting

HACCP

Staff coaching

Menu planning

Food hygiene

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Head Chef to lead a multi-site kitchen operation in Sunbury on Themes. The role oversees a restaurant, three outlets, and three cafés, with responsibilities for menus, events, and a team of 10+ chefs. The salary ranges from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

Key focus areas include food quality, HACCP compliance, cost control, supplier liaison, and staff development to ensure exceptional dining experiences across all venues.