Head Chef - School Kitchen Leader & Culinary Innovator

Lodestone House; Chester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Contributory pension

Career development programs

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to craft exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis at a Chester site. You will lead culinary operations and drive quality across menus, while mentoring the kitchen team to excel in a competitive hospitality environment.

As Head Chef you’ll manage budgets, uphold food safety, and partner with clients to deliver outstanding dining experiences. Compass Group UK&I rewards performance and supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ or equivalent required.
• Experience as Head Chef in a similar setting.
• Strong communicator with team leadership.
• Passion for delivering high-quality dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service.
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where the team feels welcomed and supported.
• Delivering our tasty food concepts to customers.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Ordering food, stock control and controlling food waste.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Managing budgets and meeting financial targets.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to craft exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full-time basis at a Chester site. You will lead culinary operations and drive quality across menus, while mentoring the kitchen team to excel in a competitive hospitality environment.

As Head Chef you’ll manage budgets, uphold food safety, and partner with clients to deliver outstanding dining experiences. Compass Group UK&I rewards performance and supports professional growth.