Head Chef

at  Compass Group

Chartwells is a part of the wider Compass Group family dedicated to higher education sites. We’re looking for a Head Chef to join our team at Northumbria University, who will lead our central production unit kitchen team to deliver an outstanding culinary experience across our outlets, hospitality, and events.
We love food, love great events and are passionate about delivering the best.

SOME KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Support the Executive Head Chef to develop an overall vision and plan for all food operations and outlets. Champion new, exciting food, with a focus on brand standards and sustainability
• Take ownership of our central production unit kitchen, managing the team and output day-to-day
• Work as part of the senior team in developing the culinary strategy and offers on an on-going basis, reacting to trends, supply changes and using your own expertise and passion to influence our offer
• Set expectations, duties and workflows across your kitchen team and drive a collaborative and professional culture
• Maintain the highest standards of quality within your team. Lead the kitchen to deliver excellent presentation, ensure all dishes are cooked to brand standard, and all health and safety practices followed
• Work with the Executive Head Chef to create a rolling program of training focusing on skills and development, as well as addressing key issues such as allergen safety
• Ensure waste management solutions are implemented and followed to reduce waste across all areas and achieve budgeted GP targets
• Produce rosters in advance using Our Time to process schedules and payroll, in line with budgets
• Identify talent within the team developing your staff wherever possible
  Please see the job description for more information about the role and duties.

PLEASE NOTE, THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS ROLE IS WEDNESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER. SHOULD WE RECEIVE A HIGH VOLUME OF SUITABLE CANDIDATES THAT WE WILL CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY, SO WE WOULD RECOMMEND APPLYING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools,
colleges and universities across the UK.
Job Reference: com/0511/93633001/52693406/SU
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