Head Chef - Hemel Hempstead
14forty
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Hemel Hempstead
Contract type: Full time
Head Chef
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 7am to 3:30pm
Salary: £15.81 per hour
Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic culinary environment where creativity, excellence, and innovation are always on the menu?
We're on the hunt for a visionary Head Chef who lives and breathes food, someone who’s not just skilled in the kitchen but dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences. This is more than just a cooking role; it’s an opportunity to lead, inspire, and deliver unforgettable food programmes that push boundaries and excite every palate. If you're driven to constantly raise the bar and love developing a high-performing kitchen team that thrive on creativity and excellence, we want to hear from you.
From fuelling early risers with breakfast to delivering unforgettable hospitality experiences, your role will be as varied as it is exciting. You’ll shape menus, inspire a talented brigade of chefs, and bring next-level flavour to everything from barista-led coffee spots to corporate events.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Job Reference: com/0807/43138001/52749045/SU #14Forty
For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: Careers at 14forty
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!
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 7am to 3:30pm
Salary: £15.81 per hour
Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic culinary environment where creativity, excellence, and innovation are always on the menu?
We're on the hunt for a visionary Head Chef who lives and breathes food, someone who’s not just skilled in the kitchen but dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences. This is more than just a cooking role; it’s an opportunity to lead, inspire, and deliver unforgettable food programmes that push boundaries and excite every palate. If you're driven to constantly raise the bar and love developing a high-performing kitchen team that thrive on creativity and excellence, we want to hear from you.
From fuelling early risers with breakfast to delivering unforgettable hospitality experiences, your role will be as varied as it is exciting. You’ll shape menus, inspire a talented brigade of chefs, and bring next-level flavour to everything from barista-led coffee spots to corporate events.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead your kitchen like a well-seasoned pro, ensuring every plate tells a story of flavour, consistency, and character.
- Create a kitchen culture where high standards come naturally and pushing culinary boundaries is part of the daily rhythm.
- Stay sharp on food trends and forward-thinking techniques – you know what’s next before it hits the menu.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders – you speak the language of food and business.
- Deliver excellence beyond the plate by hitting key targets in quality, safety, sustainability, and cost control.
- A seasoned Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous ready to take the lead in a flavour-driven environment.
- Energised by developing talent and creating a kitchen team that thrives on excellence, efficiency, and shared success.
- At true chef at heart, committed to delivering exceptional food experiences while upholding company standards and exceeding client expectations.
- Confident balancing flavour and finance. Skilled in food costing, supplier relationships, and smart kitchen economics.
- Calm, focused, and fast on your feet, you thrive in a busy service and never compromise on quality under pressure.
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.
Job Reference: com/0807/43138001/52749045/SU #14Forty
For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: Careers at 14forty
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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