Creative Chef & Menu Innovator | Team Leader

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is looking for an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality food and overseeing menu changes while ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have a relevant culinary qualification, supervisory experience, and a passion for food. The position offers competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for growth in one of the UK's largest businesses.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Great perks

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Passion for food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback.
• Supporting new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities.
• Complying with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Passionate about great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Experience supervising a team

Flexible approach to working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading food service company in the UK is looking for an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality food and overseeing menu changes while ensuring exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have a relevant culinary qualification, supervisory experience, and a passion for food. The position offers competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for growth in one of the UK's largest businesses.