Food Service Director

19 hours ago


Consett, Durham, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time
Career Advancement Opportunity for Chefs

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to take on the role of a part-time Food Service Director. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for creating exceptional food experiences that delight our clients and customers.

About the Role:
  • Prepare and serve high-quality cuisine that meets the highest culinary standards.
  • Oversee and implement menu changes to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
  • Identify opportunities to improve our food services and act on customer feedback.
  • Support the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts.
  • Maintain a positive brand image by representing Chartwells and upholding our values.
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure our kitchens are well-stocked.
  • Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.
Our Ideal Candidate:
  • Possesses a passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
  • Holds a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
  • Has experience supervising a team and working in a similar Chef role.
  • Hold a Food Hygiene certificate and has a flexible approach to working.

As a valued member of our team, you will have every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognizes employees who go beyond the plate.

We are 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.

About Us:

Chartwells is part of Compass Group UK&I, the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, we have been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives.

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.

The salary range for this position is £40,000 - £55,000 per year, depending on experience.



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