Regional Head Chef When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Regional Head Chef To cover a cluster of homes in Essex Hours per week: 40 Hours (5 days) Salary: £17 an hour About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Head Chef to join o click apply for full job details
Apr 19, 2026
Full time
Regional Head Chef When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Regional Head Chef To cover a cluster of homes in Essex Hours per week: 40 Hours (5 days) Salary: £17 an hour About the role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional Head Chef to join o click apply for full job details
What makes the perfect pub? It's great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that's at the heart of everything we do. The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together - all with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality. How we say thank you! Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday. Build your future with a company that invests in your training and development. Take the time you need to rest and recharge with 25 days holiday + bank holidays Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns • Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1. Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round. Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings It's not just for you-your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too! 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards. Enjoy the optional benefit of employee accommodation. The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we're looking for an exceptional General Manager to help shape its future from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with serious ambition, perfectly positioned in the heart of Grasmere. As General Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing the business to life, setting standards, building a passionate team, and creating an experience that guests return to time and time again. If you love the buzz of a new opening, lead from the front, and take pride in running a commercially successful business with genuine, heartfelt hospitality at its core, we'd love to hear from you. You'll Fit Right Inn As General Manager, you'll bring your enthusiasm and expertise in food and hospitality to lead the team and ensure every guest feels truly cared for. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll need to stay calm under pressure, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a clear focus on exceptional guest experiences and the commercial success of the business. You'll work closely with your Regional Operations Director, managing the senior team of assistant managers, head chef, and head housekeeper, while embodying our ICG values. In this role, you will be accountable for the planning, budgeting, and cost control in line with agreed budgets, building and nurturing the team to meet our high standards. You'll thrive in a dynamic setting, ensuring that guest satisfaction levels are met even during the busiest times. Guests should always receive the best possible experience from both you and your team. This includes reviewing and implementing business procedures, overseeing financial budgets, and taking care of company expenditure and bills. Your understanding of P&L accounts and labour planning will be key to driving success. Leading by example, you'll inspire and motivate the team, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone thrives. From hiring and training to mentoring employees, you'll foster a culture of growth and development. The role also includes responding to guest needs during the night and occasionally staying on-site to ensure a seamless guest experience, all while demonstrating calm professionalism, even in high pressure situations. If you're passionate about food and hospitality, have a talent for leadership, and are excited to shape a new team, culture, and guest experience from the ground up, we think you'll fit right inn About You You're highly motivated, ambitious, and committed to creating exceptional experiences for our guests from day one. You are an experienced leader in the food and hospitality industry, comfortable managing a multi departmental operation on a large scale. Demonstrates your clarity, confidence, and decisiveness. You lead by example, staying hands on when needed while empowering your team to deliver their best work. You inspire, motivate and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. You hold a Personal Licence and understand the operational and compliance requirements of running a hospitality business. You have the drive and experience to help shape a new operation into a thriving success. Your values align with ours. This role comes with the optional benefit of employee accommodation. Compensation: To be discussed
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
What makes the perfect pub? It's great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that's at the heart of everything we do. The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together - all with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality. How we say thank you! Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday. Build your future with a company that invests in your training and development. Take the time you need to rest and recharge with 25 days holiday + bank holidays Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns • Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1. Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round. Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings It's not just for you-your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too! 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards. Enjoy the optional benefit of employee accommodation. The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we're looking for an exceptional General Manager to help shape its future from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with serious ambition, perfectly positioned in the heart of Grasmere. As General Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing the business to life, setting standards, building a passionate team, and creating an experience that guests return to time and time again. If you love the buzz of a new opening, lead from the front, and take pride in running a commercially successful business with genuine, heartfelt hospitality at its core, we'd love to hear from you. You'll Fit Right Inn As General Manager, you'll bring your enthusiasm and expertise in food and hospitality to lead the team and ensure every guest feels truly cared for. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll need to stay calm under pressure, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a clear focus on exceptional guest experiences and the commercial success of the business. You'll work closely with your Regional Operations Director, managing the senior team of assistant managers, head chef, and head housekeeper, while embodying our ICG values. In this role, you will be accountable for the planning, budgeting, and cost control in line with agreed budgets, building and nurturing the team to meet our high standards. You'll thrive in a dynamic setting, ensuring that guest satisfaction levels are met even during the busiest times. Guests should always receive the best possible experience from both you and your team. This includes reviewing and implementing business procedures, overseeing financial budgets, and taking care of company expenditure and bills. Your understanding of P&L accounts and labour planning will be key to driving success. Leading by example, you'll inspire and motivate the team, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone thrives. From hiring and training to mentoring employees, you'll foster a culture of growth and development. The role also includes responding to guest needs during the night and occasionally staying on-site to ensure a seamless guest experience, all while demonstrating calm professionalism, even in high pressure situations. If you're passionate about food and hospitality, have a talent for leadership, and are excited to shape a new team, culture, and guest experience from the ground up, we think you'll fit right inn About You You're highly motivated, ambitious, and committed to creating exceptional experiences for our guests from day one. You are an experienced leader in the food and hospitality industry, comfortable managing a multi departmental operation on a large scale. Demonstrates your clarity, confidence, and decisiveness. You lead by example, staying hands on when needed while empowering your team to deliver their best work. You inspire, motivate and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. You hold a Personal Licence and understand the operational and compliance requirements of running a hospitality business. You have the drive and experience to help shape a new operation into a thriving success. Your values align with ours. This role comes with the optional benefit of employee accommodation. Compensation: To be discussed
What makes the perfect pub? It's great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that's at the heart of everything we do. The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together - all with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality. How we say thank you! Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday. Build your future with a company that invests in your training and development. Take the time you need to rest and recharge with 25 days holiday + bank holidays Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns • Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1. Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round. Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings It's not just for you-your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too! 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards. Enjoy the optional benefit of employee accommodation. The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we're looking for an exceptional General Manager to help shape its future from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with serious ambition, perfectly positioned in the heart of Grasmere. As General Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing the business to life, setting standards, building a passionate team, and creating an experience that guests return to time and time again. If you love the buzz of a new opening, lead from the front, and take pride in running a commercially successful business with genuine, heartfelt hospitality at its core, we'd love to hear from you. You'll Fit Right Inn As General Manager, you'll bring your enthusiasm and expertise in food and hospitality to lead the team and ensure every guest feels truly cared for. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll need to stay calm under pressure, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a clear focus on exceptional guest experiences and the commercial success of the business. You'll work closely with your Regional Operations Director, managing the senior team of assistant managers, head chef, and head housekeeper, while embodying our ICG values. In this role, you will be accountable for the planning, budgeting, and cost control in line with agreed budgets, building and nurturing the team to meet our high standards. You'll thrive in a dynamic setting, ensuring that guest satisfaction levels are met even during the busiest times. Guests should always receive the best possible experience from both you and your team. This includes reviewing and implementing business procedures, overseeing financial budgets, and taking care of company expenditure and bills. Your understanding of P&L accounts and labour planning will be key to driving success. Leading by example, you'll inspire and motivate the team, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone thrives. From hiring and training to mentoring employees, you'll foster a culture of growth and development. The role also includes responding to guest needs during the night and occasionally staying on-site to ensure a seamless guest experience, all while demonstrating calm professionalism, even in high pressure situations. If you're passionate about food and hospitality, have a talent for leadership, and are excited to shape a new team, culture, and guest experience from the ground up, we think you'll fit right inn About You You're highly motivated, ambitious, and committed to creating exceptional experiences for our guests from day one. You are an experienced leader in the food and hospitality industry, comfortable managing a multi departmental operation on a large scale. Demonstrates your clarity, confidence, and decisiveness. You lead by example, staying hands on when needed while empowering your team to deliver their best work. You inspire, motivate and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. You hold a Personal Licence and understand the operational and compliance requirements of running a hospitality business. You have the drive and experience to help shape a new operation into a thriving success. Your values align with ours. This role comes with the optional benefit of employee accommodation. Compensation: To be discussed
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
What makes the perfect pub? It's great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that's at the heart of everything we do. The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together - all with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality. How we say thank you! Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday. Build your future with a company that invests in your training and development. Take the time you need to rest and recharge with 25 days holiday + bank holidays Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns • Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1. Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round. Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings It's not just for you-your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too! 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards. Enjoy the optional benefit of employee accommodation. The Wordsworth Inn in Grasmere is preparing to open its doors, and we're looking for an exceptional General Manager to help shape its future from day one. With 55 bedrooms, 196 internal covers and 148 external covers, this is a substantial, food-led operation with serious ambition, perfectly positioned in the heart of Grasmere. As General Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing the business to life, setting standards, building a passionate team, and creating an experience that guests return to time and time again. If you love the buzz of a new opening, lead from the front, and take pride in running a commercially successful business with genuine, heartfelt hospitality at its core, we'd love to hear from you. You'll Fit Right Inn As General Manager, you'll bring your enthusiasm and expertise in food and hospitality to lead the team and ensure every guest feels truly cared for. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll need to stay calm under pressure, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a clear focus on exceptional guest experiences and the commercial success of the business. You'll work closely with your Regional Operations Director, managing the senior team of assistant managers, head chef, and head housekeeper, while embodying our ICG values. In this role, you will be accountable for the planning, budgeting, and cost control in line with agreed budgets, building and nurturing the team to meet our high standards. You'll thrive in a dynamic setting, ensuring that guest satisfaction levels are met even during the busiest times. Guests should always receive the best possible experience from both you and your team. This includes reviewing and implementing business procedures, overseeing financial budgets, and taking care of company expenditure and bills. Your understanding of P&L accounts and labour planning will be key to driving success. Leading by example, you'll inspire and motivate the team, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone thrives. From hiring and training to mentoring employees, you'll foster a culture of growth and development. The role also includes responding to guest needs during the night and occasionally staying on-site to ensure a seamless guest experience, all while demonstrating calm professionalism, even in high pressure situations. If you're passionate about food and hospitality, have a talent for leadership, and are excited to shape a new team, culture, and guest experience from the ground up, we think you'll fit right inn About You You're highly motivated, ambitious, and committed to creating exceptional experiences for our guests from day one. You are an experienced leader in the food and hospitality industry, comfortable managing a multi departmental operation on a large scale. Demonstrates your clarity, confidence, and decisiveness. You lead by example, staying hands on when needed while empowering your team to deliver their best work. You inspire, motivate and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. You hold a Personal Licence and understand the operational and compliance requirements of running a hospitality business. You have the drive and experience to help shape a new operation into a thriving success. Your values align with ours. This role comes with the optional benefit of employee accommodation. Compensation: To be discussed
Regional Development Chef Chartwells - Education Catering Role Overview This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Chartwells Operations Team to ensure our school catering teams fully understand their responsibilities and deliver against clear standards and expectations. You will drive a consistent, elevated and innovative food offer across all schools - from counter service to hospitality and event catering. The role ensures modular menus are implemented using The Source recipes, hospitality brochures are relevant and user-friendly, and the "Beyond the Kitchen" programme is embedded successfully across every site. You will lead the development of kitchen teams, champion new food concepts, and ensure our food offer remains fresh, inspiring, compliant, and commercially successful. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and presentation of food across schools, encouraging teams to showcase their offer and host tastings with clients. Engage clients in meaningful conversations around food quality, innovation, and school strategy. Create and implement new culinary ideas such as pop-ups, BBQ events, tasting events, and themed food activations. Develop innovative, School Food Standards-compliant regional dishes for inclusion on menus. Ensure modular menus are implemented correctly using approved recipes from The Source. Ensure every school has a relevant and accessible hospitality brochure. Team Development & Training Train culinary teams across all craft levels, reviewing kitchen operations and developing capability at every level. Deliver bi-annual unit manager training to support new menu launches and updates. Support and coach teams through chef challenges and provide short-term relief support where required. Ensure "Tasting Kitchen" and "Recipe Clinics" are embedded across the estate. Beyond the Kitchen Programme Support and guide schools in embedding the Beyond the Kitchen programme. Ensure activities are planned, diarised, and delivered consistently. Liaise with the Nutrition Team where required. Personally deliver selected Beyond the Kitchen activities throughout the year. Operational & Strategic Support Support mobilisation of new contracts. Oversee planning of large-scale hospitality events within schools. Review and update school strategies during each visit. Maintain a strong understanding of purchasing compliance, sourcing, and commercial performance. Key Relationships Chartwells Culinary Director Managing Director Senior Leadership Team Head of Operations Regional Managers Compass Group UK Food Service Team School Clients Kitchen Teams Catering Managers / General Managers Unit Managers About You Genuine passion for food and education catering Strong knowledge of food trends and culinary development Creative foodservice background Experience with purchasing, sourcing, modular menus and recipe systems Proven track record of developing and implementing food concepts Experience working in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong coaching and leadership ability Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups Strong project management skills Knowledge of varied food production methods Passion-led approach to school visits, always showcasing the very best food We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us 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. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect 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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1404/L/R/SU Schools 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!
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Regional Development Chef Chartwells - Education Catering Role Overview This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Chartwells Operations Team to ensure our school catering teams fully understand their responsibilities and deliver against clear standards and expectations. You will drive a consistent, elevated and innovative food offer across all schools - from counter service to hospitality and event catering. The role ensures modular menus are implemented using The Source recipes, hospitality brochures are relevant and user-friendly, and the "Beyond the Kitchen" programme is embedded successfully across every site. You will lead the development of kitchen teams, champion new food concepts, and ensure our food offer remains fresh, inspiring, compliant, and commercially successful. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and presentation of food across schools, encouraging teams to showcase their offer and host tastings with clients. Engage clients in meaningful conversations around food quality, innovation, and school strategy. Create and implement new culinary ideas such as pop-ups, BBQ events, tasting events, and themed food activations. Develop innovative, School Food Standards-compliant regional dishes for inclusion on menus. Ensure modular menus are implemented correctly using approved recipes from The Source. Ensure every school has a relevant and accessible hospitality brochure. Team Development & Training Train culinary teams across all craft levels, reviewing kitchen operations and developing capability at every level. Deliver bi-annual unit manager training to support new menu launches and updates. Support and coach teams through chef challenges and provide short-term relief support where required. Ensure "Tasting Kitchen" and "Recipe Clinics" are embedded across the estate. Beyond the Kitchen Programme Support and guide schools in embedding the Beyond the Kitchen programme. Ensure activities are planned, diarised, and delivered consistently. Liaise with the Nutrition Team where required. Personally deliver selected Beyond the Kitchen activities throughout the year. Operational & Strategic Support Support mobilisation of new contracts. Oversee planning of large-scale hospitality events within schools. Review and update school strategies during each visit. Maintain a strong understanding of purchasing compliance, sourcing, and commercial performance. Key Relationships Chartwells Culinary Director Managing Director Senior Leadership Team Head of Operations Regional Managers Compass Group UK Food Service Team School Clients Kitchen Teams Catering Managers / General Managers Unit Managers About You Genuine passion for food and education catering Strong knowledge of food trends and culinary development Creative foodservice background Experience with purchasing, sourcing, modular menus and recipe systems Proven track record of developing and implementing food concepts Experience working in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong coaching and leadership ability Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups Strong project management skills Knowledge of varied food production methods Passion-led approach to school visits, always showcasing the very best food We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us 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. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect 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. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1404/L/R/SU Schools 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!
Head Chef - Winchester Company Description Head Chef Winchester Coffee, Lunch, Brunch Cafe, & Events Up to 45,000 Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off Free on-site parking 3 volunteering days 3 days' grandparent leave. 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave. Secondary carer leave Wedding/commitment day leave. Free meals on shift. Bespoke training and development opportunities Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels Pension and life insurance. Discounts available from the Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema. Wellbeing hub. Access to an employee assistance program. Cycle to work scheme. Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft, and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality. Job Description The Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team driving menu innovation, operational excellence, and team development. This is an opportunity to shape a dynamic kitchen, inspire creativity, and elevate an exceptional food menu. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and is committed to delivering high-quality fine dining experiences. Key Responsibilities: Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for food preparation, plating, and presentation. Stay updated with the latest culinary trends and techniques, bringing innovation and creativity to menu development. Leading and mentoring a high-performing kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. Create and design menus for hospitality meetings, and events, target audience, and seasonal availability of ingredients. Develop new recipes, ensuring a balance between creativity, taste, and profitability. Collaborate with the management team to establish pricing, portion sizes, and cost-effective menu strategies to meet targets. Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and food quality controls. Manage inventory levels, ordering, and stock rotation to minimize waste and maintain optimal ingredient freshness. Maintain accurate records of food costs, inventory, and production. Attend management meetings and actively participate in discussions on menu updates, specials, and customer feedback. Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff during peak service periods or in challenging situations. Enforce high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, following local health regulations and company policies. Implement and maintain proper food handling and safety practices, training staff accordingly. Conduct regular kitchen inspections and follow up on corrective actions. Collaborating with the regional culinary team, suppliers, and event coordinators to deliver seamless dining experiences. Driving a customer and guest-focused culture, ensuring every dish contributes to the food culture of BaxterStorey. Oversee kitchen rotas, staff performance, and training to maintain high operational standards. Qualifications Proven experience working as a Head Chef or similar role for 5+ years. Have an obsession for food and creating experiences You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure Meticulous organizational abilities and a high attention to detail Empathetic, clear, and highly effective verbal and written communication Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills Works according to the BaxterStorey core values Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Head Chef - Winchester Company Description Head Chef Winchester Coffee, Lunch, Brunch Cafe, & Events Up to 45,000 Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidays Plus your birthday off Free on-site parking 3 volunteering days 3 days' grandparent leave. 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave. Secondary carer leave Wedding/commitment day leave. Free meals on shift. Bespoke training and development opportunities Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels Pension and life insurance. Discounts available from the Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema. Wellbeing hub. Access to an employee assistance program. Cycle to work scheme. Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are OBSESSED about food, we need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine and we wholeheartedly believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve, refine their craft, and create a development partnership together to ensure professional growth opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality. Job Description The Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team driving menu innovation, operational excellence, and team development. This is an opportunity to shape a dynamic kitchen, inspire creativity, and elevate an exceptional food menu. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and is committed to delivering high-quality fine dining experiences. Key Responsibilities: Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for food preparation, plating, and presentation. Stay updated with the latest culinary trends and techniques, bringing innovation and creativity to menu development. Leading and mentoring a high-performing kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth. Create and design menus for hospitality meetings, and events, target audience, and seasonal availability of ingredients. Develop new recipes, ensuring a balance between creativity, taste, and profitability. Collaborate with the management team to establish pricing, portion sizes, and cost-effective menu strategies to meet targets. Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and food quality controls. Manage inventory levels, ordering, and stock rotation to minimize waste and maintain optimal ingredient freshness. Maintain accurate records of food costs, inventory, and production. Attend management meetings and actively participate in discussions on menu updates, specials, and customer feedback. Provide guidance and support to kitchen staff during peak service periods or in challenging situations. Enforce high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, following local health regulations and company policies. Implement and maintain proper food handling and safety practices, training staff accordingly. Conduct regular kitchen inspections and follow up on corrective actions. Collaborating with the regional culinary team, suppliers, and event coordinators to deliver seamless dining experiences. Driving a customer and guest-focused culture, ensuring every dish contributes to the food culture of BaxterStorey. Oversee kitchen rotas, staff performance, and training to maintain high operational standards. Qualifications Proven experience working as a Head Chef or similar role for 5+ years. Have an obsession for food and creating experiences You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to thrive under pressure Meticulous organizational abilities and a high attention to detail Empathetic, clear, and highly effective verbal and written communication Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills Works according to the BaxterStorey core values Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that's an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team's careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
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About the Home Marchglen Care Centre, Alloa, FK10 3GN. 37 Bedded Learning Disability, Dementia & Nursing Home Rated 8.7 on Carehome About the role Regional Head Chef Experienced Head Chef to cover across our homes in Scotland Area £15 per hour What will Aria Care Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you. It would be great to hear from you!
