Part-Time Creative Sous Chef — Menu Innovation

Chartwells Independent; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, delivering services through 14Forty, is seeking a part-time Chef for 25 hours per week. You will prepare high-quality food, lead kitchen activities, and help evolve menus while maintaining brand standards across venues in the UK.

The ideal candidate brings passion for great-tasting food, supervisory experience, a Food Hygiene certificate, and a flexible approach. This role offers opportunities for progression within a market-leading food service company.

Qualifications

• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to drive improvements.
• Support creation of new menus and creative concepts.
• Represent 14Forty and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories and keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to uphold hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Chef experience

Team supervision

Food Hygiene certificate

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, delivering services through 14Forty, is seeking a part-time Chef for 25 hours per week. You will prepare high-quality food, lead kitchen activities, and help evolve menus while maintaining brand standards across venues in the UK.

The ideal candidate brings passion for great-tasting food, supervisory experience, a Food Hygiene certificate, and a flexible approach. This role offers opportunities for progression within a market-leading food service company.