Night Service Head Chef - Hemel Hempstead

Eurest; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Night Head Chef to lead menu planning and execution while maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a high-volume kitchen, strong leadership skills, and financial oversight capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £36,996 per annum. If you are passionate about fresh food and leading a team, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Financial understanding and P&L experience.
• A hands-on approach with a passion for fresh food and great service.
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences and ensure food quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and control costs effectively.
• Build strong relationships with clients and customers.
• Maintain all food safety regulations.
• Manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Planning

Cost Management

Communication

Team Building

Proactive Mindset

Job description

Night Head Chef – Hemel Hempstead

Sunday - Thursday 7pm - 3am

Up to £36,996 per annum (DOE)

Are you a passionate and experienced chef with strong leadership skills? We’re looking for a Night Head Chef to take the lead in a catering site in Hemel Hempstead. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy developing teams, and take pride in delivering quality food and service, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Menu Planning & Execution – Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences, ensuring top‑quality food presentation while managing portion control and minimizing waste.
• Stock & Cost Management – Monitor inventory levels, place sensible orders, and control costs effectively.
• Customer Engagement – Build strong relationships with clients and customers, gathering feedback to enhance service.
• Health & Safety Compliance – Maintain a safety‑first culture, ensuring all food safety regulations and policies are followed.
• Financial Oversight – Manage budgets, track financial performance, and identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high‑volume environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Financial understanding and P&L experience
• A hands‑on approach with a passion for fresh food and great service
• Excellent communication and team‑building abilities
• A proactive mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure

For more information about careers at Eurest and our benefits please visit: Careers at Eurest.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive, because diversity is our strength!