Culinary Experience Leader

1 month ago


Dalkeith, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time

We are seeking an ambitious Culinary Experience Leader to help us create exceptional food experiences for our clients and customers. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.

About the Role

This is a full-time position contracted to 40 hours per week, with 5 out of 7 days working pattern. You will be based in a market-leading food service company in the UK, where every opportunity is given to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your shift patterns will include 5 out of 7 days, and this role is contracted to 43 weeks per year. We are looking for someone who is passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Preparing Delicious Food: You will be responsible for preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
  2. Menu Changes: You will oversee and implement menu changes, identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
  3. Customer Feedback: You will listen and act on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.
  4. Team Support: You will support with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
  5. Brand Representation: You will represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
  6. Inventories: You will monitor inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
  7. Kitchen Hygiene: You will oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
  8. Regulations: You will comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.
Requirements

We are looking for a skilled Culinary Experience Leader who has:

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

Chartwells is part of Compass Group UK&I, a leading foodservice company that serves around 6,000 venues. We offer competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development. Our goal is to foster an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.

The salary for this role is approximately £25,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience. This estimate is based on industry standards for a similar role in the UK.



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