Head Chef - Sidcup

Chartwells Independent; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious workplace as a Head Chef and lead a talented kitchen team. You'll deliver high-quality meals while promoting a culture of development and excellence. Enjoy work-life balance in this full-time role from Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Meals while on duty

Healthcare checks and discounted health plans

Pension scheme and life assurance

Financial wellbeing programmes

Exclusive shopping discounts

Continuous training and career pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Head Chef role.
• Excellent culinary and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and progressive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team of 8 serving up to 250 customers.
• Plan menus and ensure food safety compliance.
• Drive food sales with innovative ideas.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Budgeting

Stock control

Job description

Head Chef - Sidcup
£32,983 per annum
Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 2:30pm

Join Eurest, part of Compass Group UK&I, as a Head Chef and lead a team delivering exceptional food experiences in a prestigious workplace setting. This is your chance to combine culinary creativity with a genuine work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire a kitchen team of 8, serving up to 250 customers

• Deliver high-quality, sustainable meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Plan menus, manage stock, and ensure food and safety compliance (HACCP, COSHH, Natasha’s Law)

• Support our journey to net zero by 2030

• Maintain cost control and drive food sales with innovative ideas

• Create a welcoming kitchen culture focused on development and excellence

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar Head Chef role, ideally in contract catering

• Excellent culinary and presentation skills

• Strong leadership with a progressive mindset

• Sound knowledge of food safety, allergens, budgeting, and stock control

• Passionate about fresh, quality food and customer satisfaction

Perks & Benefits

• Meals while on duty

• Healthcare checks and discounted health plans

• Pension scheme and life assurance

• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance programmes

• Exclusive shopping discounts & recognition awards

• Continuous training and clear career pathways

If you’re ready to make an impact with food that fuels performance and helps people thrive – we want to hear from you.

Apply today and cook up a career you’ll love.