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Head Chef Imperial War Museum

Compass Group

London

On-site

GBP 47,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a prestigious cultural venue. This role offers the chance to showcase your creativity through menu development while ensuring high-quality food delivery for visitors. Join a dynamic team in a unique setting, where your passion for fresh ingredients and leadership skills will shine. The organization values work-life balance and provides a comprehensive benefits package, making this a fantastic opportunity for culinary professionals looking to make an impact in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme
Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Digital GP access
Healthcare benefits
Travel discounts
Food shop discounts
Cinema ticket discounts
Cash rewards for spending
Wellness and mindfulness classes
Discount sharing with friends and family

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a Head Chef role within a high-quality kitchen.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food for visitors.
  • Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership Skills
Team Management
Food Presentation
Kitchen Operations Oversight
Passion for Fresh Ingredients

Education

Experience as Head Chef

Job description

Head Chef - Imperial War Museum

Location: Imperial War Museum
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
Salary: £47,000 per annum

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at the Imperial War Museum. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique and inspiring setting, delivering high-quality food for visitors.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of £47,000 per year
  • A great work-life balance with a five-day working week
  • The chance to work in a prestigious cultural venue
  • An opportunity to showcase creativity through menu development

About You

  • Proven experience in a Head Chef role within a high-quality kitchen
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and excellent food presentation
  • Ability to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring quality and efficiency

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.com 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, 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 workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!

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