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Head Chef High-Volume, Multi-Cultural Cuisine MCG Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning hospitality leader to recruit an exceptional Head Chef . Are you a dynamic culinary leader ready to take charge of a large, multi-layered kitchen team , delivering world-class food to up to 5,000 guests a week ? What You ll Do Lead, inspire, and mentor a large, talented kitchen brigade Oversee all kitchen operations , ensuring exceptional food quality and service Create and execute innovative, seasonal menus spanning 200+ dishes Manage budgets, stock, and kitchen resources efficiently Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations Drive efficiency and profitability while maintaining creativity and culinary excellence What We re Looking For Proven leadership of large, high-volume kitchen teams Professional culinary qualifications and experience with multi-cultural cuisine Skilled in high-volume cooking , banqueting, and cruise ship or large event operations Strong operational, budget, and resource management experience Excellent communication and team motivation skills Deep knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations What We Offer Senior leadership position with real influence over menus, standards, and team development Opportunity to lead a diverse, talented kitchen team Competitive salary with performance incentives Supportive, dynamic, and high-profile working environment Why This Role Is Unique This is a rare opportunity to combine culinary creativity, operational leadership, and high-volume expertise in a fast-paced, award-winning hospitality environment.

Head Chef High-Volume, Multi-Cultural Cuisine MCG Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning hospitality leader to recruit an exceptional Head Chef . Are you a dynamic culinary leader ready to take charge of a large, multi-layered kitchen team , delivering world-class food to up to 5,000 guests a week ? What You ll Do Lead, inspire, and mentor a large, talented kitchen brigade Oversee all kitchen operations , ensuring exceptional food quality and service Create and execute innovative, seasonal menus spanning 200+ dishes Manage budgets, stock, and kitchen resources efficiently Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations Drive efficiency and profitability while maintaining creativity and culinary excellence What We re Looking For Proven leadership of large, high-volume kitchen teams Professional culinary qualifications and experience with multi-cultural cuisine Skilled in high-volume cooking , banqueting, and cruise ship or large event operations Strong operational, budget, and resource management experience Excellent communication and team motivation skills Deep knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations What We Offer Senior leadership position with real influence over menus, standards, and team development Opportunity to lead a diverse, talented kitchen team Competitive salary with performance incentives Supportive, dynamic, and high-profile working environment Why This Role Is Unique This is a rare opportunity to combine culinary creativity, operational leadership, and high-volume expertise in a fast-paced, award-winning hospitality environment.

Chef de Partie - Lasdun National Theatre London, Full-Time / Permanent £36,724 (£31,724 Basic + £5k TRONC) + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more. We're looking for a Chef de Partie who genuinely loves cooking from scratch to join the dedicated team Lasdun Restaurant - a modern British restaurant located within the iconic walls of London's National Theatre. In this exciting Chef de Partie role you will join a collaborative team that cures meats, ferments and pickles in-house, builds sauces from base ingredients, and works closely with fresh food suppliers to champion field-to-fork cooking. Reporting to the Head Chef, the Chef de Partie will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. If you care about ingredients, technique, and learning your craft properly - we want to hear from you! Chef de Partie - The role Proper scratch cooking - nothing bought in Seasonal menus and creative input Supportive Head Chef who invests in development Rotas planned 2-3 weeks ahead Closed Sundays A kitchen that values craft, consistency, and people Responsibilities Run your own section during service, delivering consistently high standards of food and presentation Prepare, cook, and plate dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients - everything made in-house Work closely with the Head Chef to execute seasonal menus and maintain quality control Take pride in classic foundations: stocks, sauces, ratios, curing, fermenting, and prep done properly Support daily mise en place and ensure par levels are maintained for smooth service Collaborate with FOH to deliver a seamless guest experience and confidently talk about ingredients when needed Champion food safety, cleanliness, and organisation - completing H&S checks and end-of-service reporting Be part of a small, passionate brigade that values learning, consistency, and craft What we're looking for A positive, determined attitude and desire to keep developing Experience in cooking from scratch - not packet cooking A strong foundations in classic cooking techniques (mother sauces, ratios, prep methods) Curiosity about ingredients, provenance, and seasonal cooking A detail-driven approach with pride in your section Experience in independent restaurants or quality gastropubs is bonus! What you'll get in return Healthcare & Wellbeing - Medicash health benefits (including dental, mental health & optical for you and up to 4 children), free annual health check with Aviva Digicare, discounts at Nuffield Health & Pure Gym, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme. Exclusive Perks & Discounts - Save on entertainment (up to 55% off cinema tickets), shopping (up to 15% off), Vodafone plans, and travel with top providers such as TUI & Expedia. Workplace Benefits - Meals on duty, pension scheme, life assurance, and professional subscriptions paid. Leave & Family Support - 23 days + bank holidays, your birthday off, extra leave after maternity return, a day off for your baby's 1st birthday, and a holiday purchase scheme. Career & Financial Support - Ongoing training & development, career pathways, financial wellbeing programme, and preferred rates on salary finance products. Exclusive National Theatre discounts (15% off outlets, 25% off Bookshop, complimentary show tickets) Food & drink discounts (Kerb Card: 50% off drinks, 20% off food at Seven Dials Market) VIP last-minute O2 show tickets (subject to availability) Discounted onsite parking (£4/day) We are Levy We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet. Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events - including Wimbledon, Twickenham, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London - we bring experiences to life with passion and precision. Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities. We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations. Why Join Us? Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality. We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive. Together, we create unforgettable experiences - and shape the future of hospitality.

Head Chef High-Volume, Multi-Cultural Cuisine MCG Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning hospitality leader to recruit an exceptional Head Chef . Are you a dynamic culinary leader ready to take charge of a large, multi-layered kitchen team , delivering world-class food to up to 5,000 guests a week ? What You ll Do Lead, inspire, and mentor a large, talented kitchen brigade Oversee all kitchen operations , ensuring exceptional food quality and service Create and execute innovative, seasonal menus spanning 200+ dishes Manage budgets, stock, and kitchen resources efficiently Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations Drive efficiency and profitability while maintaining creativity and culinary excellence What We re Looking For Proven leadership of large, high-volume kitchen teams Professional culinary qualifications and experience with multi-cultural cuisine Skilled in high-volume cooking , banqueting, and cruise ship or large event operations Strong operational, budget, and resource management experience Excellent communication and team motivation skills Deep knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations What We Offer Senior leadership position with real influence over menus, standards, and team development Opportunity to lead a diverse, talented kitchen team Competitive salary with performance incentives Supportive, dynamic, and high-profile working environment Why This Role Is Unique This is a rare opportunity to combine culinary creativity, operational leadership, and high-volume expertise in a fast-paced, award-winning hospitality environment.

Head Chef High-Volume, Multi-Cultural Cuisine MCG Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an award-winning hospitality leader to recruit an exceptional Head Chef . Are you a dynamic culinary leader ready to take charge of a large, multi-layered kitchen team , delivering world-class food to up to 5,000 guests a week ? What You ll Do Lead, inspire, and mentor a large, talented kitchen brigade Oversee all kitchen operations , ensuring exceptional food quality and service Create and execute innovative, seasonal menus spanning 200+ dishes Manage budgets, stock, and kitchen resources efficiently Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations Drive efficiency and profitability while maintaining creativity and culinary excellence What We re Looking For Proven leadership of large, high-volume kitchen teams Professional culinary qualifications and experience with multi-cultural cuisine Skilled in high-volume cooking , banqueting, and cruise ship or large event operations Strong operational, budget, and resource management experience Excellent communication and team motivation skills Deep knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations What We Offer Senior leadership position with real influence over menus, standards, and team development Opportunity to lead a diverse, talented kitchen team Competitive salary with performance incentives Supportive, dynamic, and high-profile working environment Why This Role Is Unique This is a rare opportunity to combine culinary creativity, operational leadership, and high-volume expertise in a fast-paced, award-winning hospitality environment.

A fantastic Head Chef job in Bracknell, paying up to £48,000 plus bonus, has become available at one of the country s leading Restaurant groups. The venue is part a collection of rural pubs where muddy boots and paws are welcome. You ll find roaring log fires, traditional food and a cosy atmosphere. If you want to be part of the Inn crowd, we want to hear from you. Head Chef job in Bracknell, Highlights: Salary up to £48,000 based on experience Performance Bonus up to £4,000 annually. Excellent opportunities to progress across the wider company and through paid for qualifications! Enhanced holiday allowance, 33 days. Leading a brigade of around 15 in the kitchen. Stunning site that you can be proud of. 33% Discount across all the brands in the company for you, and 20% for your friends and family too. Discounted gym memberships. Health & Dental plans. Head Chef job in Bracknell, Job Overview: Train and inspire your team to consistently deliver high-quality food to be proud of. Be driven to smash targets with your team driving sales and guest satisfaction. Kitchen management: food ordering, food preparation and stock control. Work with a branded menu. Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations. If you are interested in this Head Chef job in Bracknell, then please apply now!

Head Chef Parris Lawn, Ringmer £37,598 per annum 62 Bedded Nursing Care Home Full time contract Are you a talented chef with a passion for creating delicious meals and making a difference in people's lives? Look no further! At Caring Homes, we're on a mission to make each home the best possible place to live and work, and that includes our kitchen click apply for full job details

2nd Chef £16.42 per hour plus company benefits Full Time and sociable hours A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded 'One of The UK s Best Companies To Work For Lakeview Grange is a luxurious 55 bedded residential and dementia care home based in Chichester, West Sussex We are looking for someone who is both energetic and passionate about providing exceptional food. Working from a variety of menus created by the Head Chef, you will ensure that mealtimes are a highlight of our residents days by ordering, preparing and serving appetizing freshly produced food, from local suppliers where possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety. We aim to provide a fine dining experience with varied choices for every mealtime but also providing all catering for private events for our residents. Our team member benefits include: Paid Breaks Uniforms Staff Meals Nest Pension Employee Assistance Programme Care Workers Charity Spice of Life Discount Retail Scheme Cycle Scheme Eye Care Refer a Friend Scheme Reward Vouchers Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards Working in a spacious, exceptionally well equipped kitchen, you will need to be hard working, professional and reliable. Our Chef is looking for someone who has at least 2 year's catering experience, ideally Chef de Partie level with NVQ 2/3. You will need to have the passion to work with the catering team showcasing innovative and fine dining standard of food. You will be mentored and trained further by the Head Chef and encouraged to contribute to the kitchen's ideas and menus.

A sustainability-driven restaurant is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join their senior kitchen team in Wiltshire, England. The role includes overseeing kitchen operations, supporting the Head Chef, and mentoring junior chefs. The ideal candidate is passionate about sustainability, local sourcing, and creativity in cooking. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits like staff discounts, and on-site accommodation for relocating candidates. Work hours are primarily Wednesday to Sunday, mostly during the day with occasional evening events.

Reports to: Operations Manager Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full time, 40 hours a week The Role: You will have overall responsibility for ensuring the Academy's quality of dining is outstanding, including dining operations, budgeting and finance, health and safety, and managing and developing a high functioning catering team. Key Responsibilities: Deliver an effective catering operation which provides; innovative seasonal menu planning, high quality food delivered to an excellent standard Organise and execute internal and external functions, events or theme days, as and when required Produce weekly, monthly and termly reports and financial analysis when required by line manager Ensure all kitchen and dining/equipment area are maintained and operated to the standards required by the statutory, local authority and academy health, safety, fire, food and hygiene regulations and policies Experience: Catering in large quantities in a head chef role, ideally within a school Knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition and creating related menus Knowledge of HACCP Qualifications: Professional hospitality/catering qualification at L2 or above Health & Hygiene Certificate L3 (desirable) First Aid qualification (desirable) Allergen awareness training (desirable) Right to work in the U.K. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link .

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are two of the UK's most popular heritage railways, located in the heart of picturesque Snowdonia. Spooner's, our restaurant and bar situated on Harbour Station in Porthmadog, is an exceptionally busy hospitality venue within a major tourism environment, delivering the highest levels of service throughout the day. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to oversee all culinary operations within Spooner's. This will be a hands-on role, the successful candidate will lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, passion, and dedication to culinary excellence and maintaining composure and effective leadership during peak service pressures to ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently at all times. We are looking for an inspirational motivator to lead the team whilst developing an innovative and appealing menu using fresh, local produce wherever possible to appeal to a wide customer base. We can offer you: Starting salary in the region of £34,000 - £35,000 negotiable dependent on relevant experience Permanent, full time position A minimum of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period Company enhanced sick pay Travel benefits on the Ff&WHR and on national rail according to the Rail Staff Travel rules in place at the time of employment Staff discounts in shops and catering outlets This role will operate within an extremely busy, high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment, particularly during peak railway and tourism seasons. Candidates must be capable of leading a high-output kitchen while maintaining exceptional standards under pressure. The successful candidate will be able to manage high customer volumes, tight service windows, and rapid workflow. Core Skills: Extensive culinary knowledge and proficiency in various cuisines, cooking techniques, and food presentation Experience working as a Head Chef (or Senior Sous Chef) in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment Strong ability to remain calm, organised, and decisive under pressure Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail Proficiency in menu planning, cost control, and inventory management Creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for culinary arts and continuous improvement A thorough knowledge and understanding of food safety regulations, and best practice The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage as would knowledge of the railways, their passengers and / or the local hospitality and tourism industry. The successful candidate will be flexible, able to work any shifts as required, including evenings and weekends, to maintain maximum efficiency of the kitchen. Applicants for this position must have the existing right to work in the UK, the Festiniog Railway Company is not able to offer sponsorship of Visa applications. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £34,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Sick pay Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

Chef Manager Location: Spennymoor, County Durham Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum (DOE) Working Pattern : Monday to Friday - 7am to 3:30pm For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering We're looking for a Chef Manager who can do more than cook to join our Dine team in Spennymoor. This is a role for a hands-on leader who's as confident at the stove as they are in a client meeting, someone who understands how to run a business, manage a team, and deliver food that delights. As the heartbeat of the site, you'll oversee every aspect of the catering operation, from menu planning and team leadership to client relationships, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. You'll cook with passion, lead with purpose, and run the outlet like it's your own. What You'll Be Doing: Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house. Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service every day. Managing food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision. Build strong relationships with our clients and guests. Understanding their needs, exceeding expectations and delivering service with an impact. Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety and company standards at all times. Drive consistency and quality across the kitchen and wider catering operation. What you'll bring to the table: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager with strong operational experience. A passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients, and high-quality service delivery. Great communication and leadership skills, you inspire others with your energy. A strong sense of ownership and ability to manage client relationships. Strong financial acumen. You understand P&L, cost control, and business KPIs. Excellent communication and people management skills. You build trust, lead by example, and bring out the best in your team. Hungry for more? We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real-time mentoring, hands-on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it's a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love. Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030. Job Reference: com SU 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!