Regional Executive Chef

Chartwells; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a talented catering team in Dartford. This role involves delivering exceptional food services, managing quality, and fostering a creative culinary environment. The Executive Chef will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience through innovative menu planning and skilled food preparation.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cash rewards

Free wellness classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and proactive in waste prevention.
• Energetic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Numerate and computer literate with financial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation ensuring quality standards are met.
• Drive sales through menu planning and promotions.
• Manage food safety, HSE, and COSHH compliance.
• Deliver catering services across multiple outlets.

Skills

Culinary skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Staff management

Resource management

Organizational skills

Financial understanding

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs such as Career Pathways and MyLearning
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

Chartwells Independents is the leading provider of catering and support services to independent schools in the UK. We deliver innovative catering, hospitality, and food services through imaginative menus and exceptional service.

Our chefs use seasonal produce and showcase their creativity, providing diverse cuisines that align with current trends to ensure a great dining experience. We develop our teams to enhance their skills, fostering passion and inspiration.

You will be part of a team supporting high-quality education by providing outstanding food and service to pupils and staff. Leading a team passionate about preparing fresh, nutritious food daily, you will work in a complex, busy environment that offers a healthy work-life balance.

We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced Executive Chef to lead our catering team, producing outstanding food with the finest ingredients in a prestigious setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational chef to make a mark in the contract catering industry.

In return, we offer support, development opportunities, and a competitive salary.

More about the role:

• Deliver a range of food and catering services across multiple outlets in a complex environment
• Plan, organize, and oversee food preparation, ensuring quality standards are met
• Take responsibility for food production with a hands-on approach
• Drive sales through menu planning, promotions, and supplier relationships
• Manage all aspects of food safety, HSE, and COSHH compliance
• Implement and monitor food safety procedures and control costs against budgets

Who you are:

• Excellent culinary and presentation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic with a passion for excellence
• Calm and inspirational staff management skills
• Proactive in waste prevention and resource management
• Passionate about food
• Team player with excellent organizational skills
• Numerate, computer literate, with financial understanding
• Knowledge of profit margins, purchasing, budgeting, and food costing

About Us:

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us for a rewarding career with industry-leading pay, perks, and learning opportunities at one of the UK's largest companies.

Job Reference: com/0805/43112001/52219263/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to succeed. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a workplace where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.