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We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Please note: This role is contracted to 38 weeks per year Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers, • Overseeing and implementing menu changes, • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services, • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services, • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts, • Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image, • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked, • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards, • 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, • Have experience in a similar Chef role, • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate Job Reference: com/1901/62084001/52785292/BU #Lodestone House 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!

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: • Free meals, • Onsite free car parking, • Electric vehicle charging points, • 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 We know as a company that great food comes from great ingredients. Our Chefs use seasonal produce, adding their own individual creativity to let the food speak for itself. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a diverse range of cuisines that keep up to date with today's trends ensuring we offer a great dining experience. We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage. You will be part of a team that supports high quality education at this school by providing outstanding food and service to the pupils and staff. You will be leading a team who share the same passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis. This is a complex, busy and multi-facetted environment that also offers a great work life balance. We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef to lead our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly prestigious unit. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary More about the role: • Delivery of a range of food and catering services across a number of outlets in a complex, busy and multi-facetted environment, • The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times, • Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach, • Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers, • Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HSE and COSHH, • The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.Who you are:, • Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills, • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills, • Energetic with a passion to do a great job, • Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner, • A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage, • Demonstrates a passion for food, • Team Player, • Excellent organisation skills, • Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers 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 get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/2301/62081001/52738328/R/SU #Lodestone House 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!

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: • Free meals, • Onsite free car parking, • 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, • Working 5 days out of 7 Chartwells Independents is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service. We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage. What you'll be doing: As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to the standard required by the Company and the Client. You will also be responsible for all stock control, waste control and ensuring that all hygiene and H&S requirements are met to the highest standards. You will work closely with our leadership team on site. Your key responsibilities will include: • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers, • Overseeing and implementing menu changes, • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services, • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services, • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts, • Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image, • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked, • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards, • 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, • Have experience in a similar Chef role, • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate, • Have a flexible approach to working About 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 get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/2301/62081001/52405702/R/SU #Lodestone House 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!

At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives.That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day.As a privately owned family company with over 60 ye

At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives.That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day.

A leading food business in the UK is seeking an NPD Development Chef passionate about innovation. Ideal candidates will have several years of NPD food manufacturing experience and formal chef qualifications.

As a Development Chef you will immerse yourself in a dynamic and innovative environment where culinary creativity and passion are at the forefront of product development. Joining the Sainsbury's team as a Development Chef. As a Development Chef, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the cre

As our Development Chef, you will work cross-functionally with Buying, Marketing, Creative and Brand teams to ensure recipes are developed using the freshest in-season ingredients and are written, presented and photographed in line with Mindful Chef’s brand and style guidelines. We are looking for

Development chef, £35-48k (depending on experience and if at a development chef level OR a senior development chef level). We are looking for either a NPD chef, a Development chef, Head chef or a Sous chef. Product Development Manager / Development Chef (NPD) required in London for a development ki

Are you a creative chef with a passion for innovation? We're looking for an NPD Development Chef to join a growing food business supplying casual dining, pub group, QSR and B2B manufacturing sectors. This is a hands‑on role, working in the development kitchen, supporting client presentations and c

A leading recipe box company in the UK is seeking a Recipe Development Chef to create and develop deliciously healthy recipes.

A leading recipe box company in Greater London seeks an experienced Recipe Development Chef.

A leading UK supermarket chain is seeking a Development Chef to innovate and create exceptional food products in a fast-paced environment.

Joining the Sainsbury's team as a Development Chef means immersing yourself in a dynamic and innovative environment where culinary creativity and passion are at the forefront of product development. As a Development Chef at Sainsbury's, you will play a vital role in creating and developing innovativ

An established industry player is seeking a talented Development Chef to elevate their culinary offerings in the independent school sector.

Are you a creative chef with a passion for innovation? We're looking for an NPD Development Chef to join a growing food business supplying casual dining, pub group, QSR and B2B manufacturing sectors. This is a hands‑on role, working in the development kitchen, supporting client presentations and c

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership skills, creativity in menu development, and a passion for fresh quality food. A well-known pub chain is seeking a Sous Chef for the Walkers of Whitehall in Greater London.

Joining the Sainsbury's team as a Development Chef means immersing yourself in a dynamic and innovative environment where culinary creativity and passion are at the forefront of product development. As a Development Chef, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of exciting new fo

As our Development Chef, you will work cross-functionally with Buying, Marketing, Creative and Brand teams to ensure recipes are developed using the freshest in-season ingredients and are written, presented and photographed in line with Mindful Chef’s brand and style guidelines. We are looking for

A leading UK supermarket is seeking a Development Chef in Greater London to innovate and create new food products. Strong chef skills, a passion for flavors, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential.

We are seeking an experienced, creative Recipe Development Chef to join our close‑knit food team and help craft delicious, healthy recipes using premium, sustainably sourced ingredients. An accomplished chef with a track record of recipe creation, development, and writing. Ensure accuracy in order

The role involves overseeing dish production, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with the head chef on menu development. A leading hospitality company in Greater London is seeking a Sous Chef to manage food preparation and quality control in the kitchen.

A growing food business in East Midlands is seeking an innovative NPD Development Chef. Candidates must possess formal chef qualifications and several years of experience in food manufacturing.

My client is looking for a Development Chef to join their team – someone who is at the top of their game in the independent school sector. As Development Chef, you will be part of the senior culinary team, working across multiple locations to take the food offering to the next level. The ideal Dev