Head Chef Job Title: Head Chef Salary: Competitive, based on experience benefits About Us: Join a dynamic and thriving team We’re seeking a talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and oversee the successful operation of the onsite kitchen. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality food in our staff restaurant and hospitality meeting space, ensuring customer satisfaction across all areas where food is served. If you're a passionate chef with strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food and service across all areas. Ensure all health and safety standards are met, completing necessary paperwork in a timely and organised manner. Manage kitchen budgets in line with client goals, ensuring financial targets are met. Develop tailored menus in collaboration with the Front of House (FOH) team to provide an outstanding dining experience. Work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create dishes that highlight the best of what’s available. Communicate effectively with the team, ensuring priorities are clear and challenges are tackled with a solution-oriented mindset. Demonstrate strong delegation skills, while also being hands-on when needed to maintain smooth operations. Show an interest in healthy eating and collaborate with clients to deliver special requests while supporting ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals, such as food waste reduction. Collaborate with other departments to achieve shared objectives and enhance the overall dining experience. The Ideal Candidate: Experienced in managing a kitchen and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Strong leader who motivates and inspires the team to exceed expectations. Skilled in managing budgets and aligning with client goals. Ability to create custom menus and collaborate with FOH for smooth service. Passionate about using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Excellent communicator, able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Effective at delegating tasks and stepping in when needed. Interested in promoting healthy eating and sustainability in the kitchen. Willing to collaborate with other departments to achieve great results. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. A dynamic and rewarding work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The chance to make an impact in a collaborative and innovative team. Ready to Lead the Kitchen? If you're an experienced Head Chef with a passion for great food and leading a team to success, apply now and join our dedicated team at. We look forward to hearing from you We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free meals Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0212/ / /SU 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 We look forward to receiving your application Please apply directly via the Monster apply button .About Compass Group UK & IrelandWe are Compass Group UK & I, tens of thousands of talented people that provide expert catering, cleaning, vending, and facilities management services to a range of clients and sectors across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.We believe that the little things make the world of diffe