Lead Chef - Create Menus, Inspire Team (FT)

Compass Group PLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef on a full-time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menus, and help deliver exceptional dining experiences for clients and customers across the UK.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, has supervising experience, a Food Hygiene certificate, and a flexible approach to work.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare high‑quality food.
• Experience implementing and updating menus.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Holding a Food Hygiene certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high‑quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to improve services.
• Assist with creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent Restaurant Associates and maintain brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu development

Team supervision

Food hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Chef on a full-time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menus, and help deliver exceptional dining experiences for clients and customers across the UK.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, has supervising experience, a Food Hygiene certificate, and a flexible approach to work.