Night Shift Chef Supervisor | Menu Innovation & Lead Team

Chartwells Independent; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time role at 40 hours per week, working nights, to deliver high-quality food experiences for DINE. You will lead kitchen operations, implement menus, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained, while supporting creative concepts and sustainable sourcing.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, has supervisory experience, and a Food Hygiene certificate.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

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 consistently improve our food services.
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing DINE and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Food preparation

Customer service

Food handling

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Chartwells Independent is seeking an ambitious Chef for a full-time role at 40 hours per week, working nights, to deliver high-quality food experiences for DINE. You will lead kitchen operations, implement menus, and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained, while supporting creative concepts and sustainable sourcing.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, has supervisory experience, and a Food Hygiene certificate.