Head Chef

Head Chef - Staff Dining & Hospitality Monday - Friday £38000 Are you a creative and passionate Head Chef with a commitment to exceptional hospitality? Join Restaurant Associates, Compass Group's premium hospitality brand, and lead a dynamic culinary team in a prestigious corporate environment, offering exceptional fine dining and staff restaurant experiences. We're seeking a skilled and innovative Head Chef to oversee our kitchen operations in a flagship corporate location. This is a unique opportunity to elevate workplace dining by curating refined, seasonal menus that balance creativity, quality, and flawless presentation. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, and exceptional service. Develop and execute seasonal menus for both fine dining hospitality events and the staff restaurant. Inspire, train, and lead a talented team of chefs and kitchen professionals. Maintain rigorous standards of food hygiene, health, and safety compliance. Efficiently manage food costs and kitchen budgets to align with business goals. Collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless and memorable guest experience. Keep menus fresh and innovative by staying up-to-date with culinary trends and customer preferences. Qualifications Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior culinary position, ideally in fine dining or premium corporate hospitality. Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills. Exceptional culinary skills with attention to detail in food presentation. Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, health regulations, and hygiene standards. Confidence in managing budgets and controlling food costs to maximize efficiency. Why Join Restaurant Associates? At Restaurant Associates, we are redefining workplace hospitality. As part of Compass Group, you'll benefit from: Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses. Medicash healthcare plan to support your physical and mental wellbeing. Exclusive discounts and cashback through Perks at Work. Complimentary meals during your shifts. Access to Compass Group's renowned Culinary Academy for ongoing professional development. Clear opportunities for career advancement across Compass Group's premium brands. Pension scheme. Family-friendly policies and flexible working options. Recognition and reward schemes to celebrate your achievements. About Us Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Job Reference: com/1405/70812001/52590558/SU RA Group Compass Group UK&I is 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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! AMRT1_UKCT

Location: Presteigne, GB

Posted Date: 5/18/2025