We're currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.
As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.
Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
1. Mon: Full-time (Days)
2. Tues: Full-time (Days)
3. Weds: Full-time (Days)
4. Thurs: Full-time (Days)
5. Fri: Full-time (Days)
6. Sat: Full-time (Days)
7. Sun: Full-time (Days)
Please note: This role is contracted to 39 weeks per year
Your key responsibilities will include:
8. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
9. Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
10. Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
11. Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
12. Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
13. Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
14. Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
15. Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
16. Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
17. Complying with Health & Safety regulations
Our ideal Head Chef will:
18. Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
19. Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
20. Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
21. Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
22. Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
23. Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
24. Have a desire to succeed in your role
25. Possess the ability to work under pressure
26. Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
27. Have a safety-first mind set
28. Passionate about food
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/1209/41312001/52679777/BU
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!