Head Chef – Staff Dining, earn up to £45,000

Ready to take the next step in your career?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking to step up into their first Head Chef role, or an established Head Chef looking for their next challenge.

As Head Chef, you’ll have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, from food production and menu development through to team leadership, food safety and commercial performance.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Take full ownership of the kitchen operation and food production.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Develop innovative, seasonal and commercially focused menus.
• Drive food trends, creativity and continuous improvement across the operation.
• Manage food costs, labour, purchasing, stock and waste effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and operational stakeholders.
• Create a positive kitchen culture based on teamwork, accountability and development.
• Champion sustainability, responsible sourcing and waste reduction.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous contract catering experience – essential.
• Experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Experience managing a busy, high-volume kitchen operation.
• Strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for developing people.
• Excellent food standards and a creative approach to menu development.
• A strong understanding of food safety, compliance and kitchen controls.
• Good commercial awareness, including food cost, labour and waste management.
• The confidence to work with clients and senior stakeholders.
• A calm, hands-on and solutions-focused approach.

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/0608/93355001/52312056/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!

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