Lead Chef & Kitchen Team Leader

Chartwells Independent; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurest in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and help drive improvements in our food services.

You will play a key role in maintaining hygiene standards, supervising a kitchen team, and delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment. A relevant food hygiene certificate and qualifications like City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have experience supervising a team and in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Skills

Team supervision

Food service excellence

Customer service

Flexible working

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Eurest in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and help drive improvements in our food services.

You will play a key role in maintaining hygiene standards, supervising a kitchen team, and delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment. A relevant food hygiene certificate and qualifications like City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ