37 Chefs jobs in Nailsworth

At RA Venues, we inspire great experiences at some of the UK’s leading cultural and heritage destinations. We celebrate great food and legendary service across our portfolio of clients.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at this prestigious contract based in the heart of Bristol

The Sous Chef will thrive in supporting the Head Chef to deliver exceptional food while ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. You will be passionate about food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared and presented to perfection. You will be integral in leading the kitchen team, training and mentoring junior staff, and ensuring that operational efficiency and food safety standards are met.

• Supporting the Head Chef : Assist the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management, including menu creation, food preparation, and ensuring that kitchen operations run smoothly.
• Team Leadership : Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of food preparation and cleanliness.
• Food Quality and Consistency : Ensure that every dish is prepared and presented according to the venue’s standards, maintaining consistency and quality at all times.
• Stock Management : Assist in ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and waste is minimised.
• Health and Safety : Adhere to health, safety, and hygiene regulations to ensure the kitchen operates in a safe and clean environment.
• Cost Control : Work with the Head Chef to ensure food costs are controlled and within budget, while maintaining the highest quality.
• Customer Focused : Ensure that dishes meet client and customer expectations, adapting to special dietary requirements and requests as needed.
• Operational Support : Take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent, ensuring the operation runs smoothly.

• Culinary Expertise : Proven experience in high-quality catering, ideally within a similar venue or setting, with a passion for creating exceptional dishes.
• Leadership Skills : Ability to supervise and motivate a team of kitchen staff, ensuring a high level of performance.
• Food Safety : A strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards, with the ability to enforce them in the kitchen.
• Team Collaboration : Ability to work well with both front-of-house and kitchen teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Organisational Skills : Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability : Flexibility to assist in all areas of the kitchen and respond to changing demands during service.

• Passion for Food : A deep enthusiasm for culinary arts and delivering an exceptional dining experience.
• Creativity : Ability to contribute to menu planning and innovation, keeping up to date with culinary trends.
• Financial Awareness : Ability to manage food costs and contribute to the financial success of the venue.

As a Sous Chef, you will ideally have a background in high-quality catering and be eager to further develop your culinary skills in a prestigious venue. You will be dedicated to maintaining a high standard of food and service, leading your team to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

We reward your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development : Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Healthcare : Digital GP access for you and your family
• Travel discounts : Savings with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Shopping discounts : On Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and others
• Cinema : Up to 44% off tickets
• Cash rewards : Earn rewards every time you spend
• Wellness : Free mindfulness, wellness, and exercise classes
• Family & friends : Share discounts with loved ones

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 workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1205/78264001/52737849/SU #RA Venues

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!

Chef De Partie - 30,000 | Immediate Start

A well-established hospitality venue in the local area is currently seeking a skilled and motivated Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team. This is a full-time position offering a starting salary of 30,000, with an immediate start available for the right candidate.

The role would suit someone with a passion for fresh, seasonal cooking and a desire to work in a professional, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard across designated sections
- Support senior chefs with daily kitchen operations and service
- Maintain food hygiene and safety standards in line with regulations
- Assist with stock control, prep lists, and kitchen organisation
- Contribute to menu ideas and daily specials

Candidate Profile
- Previous experience in a Chef de Partie role or similar
- Strong understanding of fresh produce and seasonal menus
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work well under pressure
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Food hygiene certification preferred

If you are interested in this role, please contact Giles further information

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a part time basis contracted to 16 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Weekends only
• Tues: Weekends only
• Weds: Weekends only
• Thurs: Weekends only
• Fri: Weekends only
• Sat: Weekends only
• Sun: Weekends only

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1908/95661001/52758039/BU #Defence

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!

• Prepare and cook dishes according to specified recipes and quality standards for your designated station (e.g., Saucier, Garde Manger, Entremetier).
• Ensure all dishes are beautifully presented and meet the restaurant's exacting standards.
• Manage inventory for your section, including stock rotation, ordering, and minimising waste.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and sanitation standards in your work area, adhering to HACCP guidelines.
• Assist in the training and development of junior kitchen staff and commis chefs.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to brainstorm new menu ideas and specials.
• Monitor food quality and consistency, making adjustments as needed.
• Operate and maintain all kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team atmosphere within the kitchen.
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of dishes during service.

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar senior kitchen role, preferably within a fine dining or high-volume establishment.
• A strong understanding of classical and contemporary culinary techniques.
• Excellent knife skills and a passion for creating high-quality food.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain composure during busy services.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Creativity and a keen eye for detail in food presentation.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required by the business.
• A genuine passion for the culinary arts and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Formal culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds) are advantageous.

• Prepare and cook a range of high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and other baked goods according to established recipes and standards.
• Assist the Head Pastry Chef in menu development and special dessert creations.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Manage inventory for pastry ingredients, ensuring stock levels are adequate and ordering as needed.
• Ensure all pastry equipment is clean, well-maintained, and operated safely.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the pastry section, supporting other team members.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency across all dishes.
• Implement and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the pastry section.
• Assist with costing and portion control for all pastry items.
• Learn and master new pastry techniques and recipes.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace at all times.
• Participate in team briefings and contribute ideas for menu improvements.

• Proven experience as a Pastry Chef de Partie or Commis Pastry Chef in a professional kitchen.
• A strong foundation in pastry techniques, baking, and dessert preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Passion for pastry and a desire to learn and grow.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the business.
• A relevant culinary qualification is advantageous.
• Creative flair and an eye for detail in presentation.

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a part time basis contracted to 16 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Weekends only
• Tues: Weekends only
• Weds: Weekends only
• Thurs: Weekends only
• Fri: Weekends only
• Sat: Weekends only
• Sun: Weekends only

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1908/95661001/52758039/BU #Defence

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!

• Conceptualize, design, and execute creative and seasonal menus that reflect the establishment's brand and customer expectations.
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen, including staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and efficient workflow during peak periods.
• Maintain impeccable standards of food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Implement and enforce rigorous food safety and hygiene protocols, adhering to all relevant regulations.
• Control food costs by effective inventory management, purchasing, and waste reduction strategies.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop marketing and promotional activities for the culinary offerings.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working environment within the kitchen team, promoting professional development and skill enhancement.
• Conduct regular taste panels and quality control checks to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness of ingredients.
• Develop and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff, cultivating talent and fostering growth.
• Stay updated on culinary trends, techniques, and market demands to keep the menu innovative and appealing.
• Contribute to the overall success and reputation of the establishment through exceptional culinary leadership.
• Manage kitchen equipment maintenance and ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in planning special events, banquets, and private dining experiences.

• A recognized culinary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a high-end kitchen environment, with at least 3 years in a Head Chef or Executive Head Chef capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in classic and contemporary cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize profitability.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., HACCP) and kitchen management practices.
• Creativity and passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• A passion for local and seasonal ingredients.