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Head Chef
About the Role We are currently recruiting an ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full-time basis (40 hours per week, 45 weeks per year), operating a 5-out-of-7-day shift pattern.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding culinary experiences while contributing to a company that invests in its employees, celebrates individuality, and recognises those who go the extra mile.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
- Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
- Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feels welcomed and supported
- Delivering our tasty food concepts to customers
- Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
- Ordering food, managing stock control, and controlling food waste
- Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards
- Managing budgets and meeting financial targets
- Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
- Adhering to Health & Safety regulations
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Ideal Candidate Requirements
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced professional with the following attributes:
- Qualification: Hold a City & Guilds Level 3 706/1 & 2 qualification or an NVQ equivalent
- Leadership: Create a positive work environment where the team can thrive
- Communication: Must be a brilliant communicator and able to build strong relationships
- Experience: Preference for experience in a similar Head Chef role
- Attitude: Strives for excellence, driven, enthusiastic, and motivated
- Decision-making: Takes initiative and makes customer-focused decisions
- Resilience: Ability to work under pressure
- Reliability: Exceptional timekeeping and reliability
- Safety-first mindset: Strong commitment to food safety and hygiene protocols
- Passion: Passionate about food
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Benefits & Opportunities
Working at CH&CO offers a range of incentives and support for your development and wellbeing:
- Great operational training and development
- Life assurance scheme
- Personal Development and Training opportunities – we invest in our growing team
- Comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular social events and leadership communications
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Discount vouchers for high street retailers
Company Values & Culture
CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to building an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered:
- We foster a culture of equality, where all colleagues have equal opportunities to advance
- We celebrate and respect diverse talents, backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs
- Our diversity is our strength – together, we thrive!
Job Reference: [Apply Here](com/3006/47856001/52817146/BU #Chartwells)
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