Join Our Team as a Chef at Chartwells!
Are you ready to take your culinary skills to the next level? We’re on the lookout for an ambitious Chef to join our dynamic team at Chartwells! This is a full-time position, contracted for 40 hours per week, where you’ll have the chance to create exceptional food experiences that brighten our clients' and customers' days.
At Chartwells, we believe in investing in our people, celebrating individuality, and recognizing those who go above and beyond. If you’re passionate about food and eager to grow, this is the place for you!
Your Shift Patterns
Expect variable shifts as part of your role. Please note that this position is contracted for 5.6 weeks of holiday per year.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Chef, you will:
* Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
* Oversee and implement menu changes to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
* Identify opportunities to enhance our food services.
* Act on customer feedback to continuously improve our offerings.
* Support the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts.
* Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
* Monitor inventories to ensure our kitchens are well-stocked.
* Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to uphold hygiene standards.
* Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal Chef will:
* Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
* Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
* Have experience supervising a team.
* Possess experience in a similar Chef role.
* Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
* Have a flexible approach to working hours.
Why Join Us?
As part of Compass, you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader and enjoy:
* Competitive pay
* Great perks
* Unrivalled opportunities for learning and development
At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We celebrate the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. Join us and thrive in a culture where diversity is our strength!