Head Chef

Head Chef
Location: Newcastle
Salary: Up to £34,400 per annum (DOE)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekends
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join our Dine team in Newcastle at a premium corporate site.
Services include: Deli offer Breakfast, Lunch and high volume of hospitality
For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering
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.
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.
What you’ll bring to the table:
– A seasoned Head Chef ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, flavour-driven environment with multiple dining touchpoints.
– 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.
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.
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone\’s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive – Diversity is Our Strength!
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