Chef in Watford

Chef in Watford

Watford Full-Time 24732 - 30228 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Compass Uk & Ireland

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create exceptional food experiences and oversee menu changes.
  • Company: Join Chartwells, a leading food service company in the UK.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for learning and development.
  • Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive environment for career growth.
  • Why this job: Bring your culinary passion to a role that celebrates individuality and rewards excellence.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Chef with a Food Hygiene certificate and supervisory skills.

The predicted salary is between 24732 - 30228 Β£ per year.

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Chartwells on a full time basis contracted to 37.5 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 41.2 weeks per year.

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

  • 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
  • Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

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
  • Have experience in a similar Chef role
  • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
  • Have a flexible approach to working

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.

Chef in Watford employer: Compass Uk & Ireland

As a Housekeeping Supervisor with us, you'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages personal growth. Our commitment to investing in our employees means you'll have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, all while working in a dynamic environment that celebrates diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. Join us in Defence, where your efforts will directly impact the quality of service we provide, making every day rewarding and meaningful.

Compass Uk & Ireland

Contact Details:

Compass Uk & Ireland Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Chef in Watford

Culinary Skills
Menu Development
Customer Service
Food Hygiene
Team Supervision
Food Handling Regulations
Hygiene Standards