Executive Chef

1 week ago


West Malling, Kent, United Kingdom Chartwells - Schools Full time

Unlock Your Culinary Potential

We're seeking an ambitious and skilled Chef to join our team at Chartwells, the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to meet the needs of our clients and customers
  • Oversee and implement menu changes to ensure a diverse and appealing range of options
  • Identify opportunities to improve our food services and implement changes to enhance the customer experience
  • Listen and act on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
  • Support with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image
  • Monitor inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
  • Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards

Requirements:

  • Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Experience supervising a team
  • Experience in a similar Chef role
  • Food Hygiene certificate
  • Flexible approach to working

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.

About Chartwells:

Chartwells is part of Compass Group UK&I, a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. We have been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives for over a quarter of a century. Every week, we serve millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

Why Join Us:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including exclusive travel discounts, discounts on food shopping, quick access to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits. We also offer up to 44% off cinema tickets, regular emails with discounts and savings, cash rewards, and free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes.

Equal Opportunities:

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength


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