Head Chef - Uxbridge
Salary: £43,270

Restaurant Associates are recruiting for a Head Chef to lead a brand-new food operation in Uxbridge. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly opened site with a modern kitchen, overseeing a team delivering both staff dining and hospitality services.

Working closely with the wider business, you'll be responsible for maintaining exceptional food standards, driving kitchen performance and creating a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Deliver high-quality food across staff dining and hospitality events
• Manage food safety, health & safety and compliance standards
• Control stock, ordering and food costs
• Train, develop and motivate the kitchen team
• Ensure consistency, quality and presentation in all food produced
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders on site

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef within a quality food-led environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Passion for fresh food and delivering excellent customer experiences
• Good financial awareness, including stock and cost control
• Organised, proactive and able to perform in a fast-paced environment
• A positive attitude and commitment to developing both people and standards

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1706/43887001/52762992/SU #RA Group

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!