[28/03/2025] Head Chef

Job Description We're currently recruiting anambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiencesfor CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 36 hours perweek. As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating anoutstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have thechance to progress your career with a company that invests in itspeople, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognisesemployees who go beyond the plate. Could you bring your spark toCH&CO? Here's what you need to know before applying for a HeadChef position with Compass Group UK&I. Working with us has itsperks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we'vedeveloped a range of benefits and development opportunities: -Great operational training and development - Life assurance scheme- Personal Development and Training opportunities - We arepassionate about our growing team - A great wellbeing strategy -including access to our Employee Assistance Programme - Regularsocial events and communication with our leaders - A holidaypurchase scheme - Access to some great high street discountvouchers - Free meals - Onsite free car parking Here's an idea ofwhat your shift pattern will be: - Mon: Full-time (Days) - Tues:Full-time (Days) - Weds: Full-time (Days) - Thurs: Full-time (Days)- Fri: - Sat: - Sun: Your key responsibilities will include: -Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clientsand customers - Identifying opportunities to improve our foodservice - Creating a positive kitchen environment where your teamfeel welcomed and supported - Delivering our tasty food concepts toour customers - Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaininga positive brand image - Ordering food, looking after stock controland controlling food waste - Overseeing kitchen cleaningresponsibilities to maintain hygiene standards - Managing budgetsand successfully meeting financial targets - Complying with FoodHandling & Hygiene standards - Complying with Health &Safety regulations Our ideal Head Chef will: - Hold a City &Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent - Create a positive workenvironment where the whole team can thrive - Be a brilliantcommunicator and easily build relationships - Have experience in asimilar Head Chef role - Strive for excellence in an enthusiasticand motivated manner - Take initiative and make decisions that areright for our customers - Have a desire to succeed in your role -Possess the ability to work under pressure - Demonstrateexceptional timekeeping and reliability - Have a safety-first mindset - Passionate about food Job Reference:com/1803/48543001/52717727/R/BU #Gather and Gather CH&CO, apart of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering anenvironment where every individual can truly be themselves at workand has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We striveto build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents,beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. Wewant our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their fullpotential, and to thrive - because diversity is ourstrength!