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Chef – Full-Time Position (37.5 Hours/Week) | Chartwells
We’re hiring an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells, a leading food service company in the UK. Join us to craft dishes that brighten our clients’ and customers’ days while growing your career in a company that invests in its people and celebrates individuality.
About the Role
This full-time position (contracting 37.5 hours per week, 43 weeks per year) offers:
- The opportunity to shape menus that delight customers
- A supportive environment with clear progression paths
- A culture that recognises effort beyond expectations
- Work in a market-leading company with a strong commitment to excellence
Typical Shift Pattern
Mon–Fri: Full-time (Day shifts) (Sunday and Saturday shifts dependent on operational needs)
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and prepare delicious, high-quality meals that consistently impress our clients and customers
- Oversee and implement menu changes, ensuring they align with quality and demand
- Identify and act on opportunities to enhance food service delivery
- Listen to and incorporate customer feedback to refine offerings and improve experiences
- Assist in developing new menus and creative food concepts
- Represent Chartwells professionally, maintaining a positive brand image
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure kitchens remain well-stocked
- Oversee kitchen cleaning to uphold hygiène and safety standards
- Comply with all Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations
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Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Your application must demonstrate: ✅ A passion for exceptional food and outstanding customer service ✅ A Food Hygiene certificate (mandatory) ✅ 中等职业技能证书（City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 或同等专业资格） ✅ Previous experience supervising a culinary team ✅ Demonstratable expertise in an ** analogue Chef role** ✅ A flexible approach to working hours/patterns
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Why Join Chartwells?
- Grow with Compass Group—One of the UK's most trusted food service leaders, operating across 6,000+ venues, from schools to offices.
- Competitive pay and benefits designed to reward dedication
- Pivotal learning and development opportunities to advance your career
- A culture that values and empowers all team members, promoting equal opportunities and diversity
Disclaimer: Our commitment is to ensure a workplace where everyone can work as their authentic selves and thrive. Chartwells nurtures an environment where each individual’s unique background, skills, and abilities are celebrated and supported.
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