Overview

Salary: 50000 – 52000

Shift hours: Full Time

Relief Head Chef – £50,000–£52,000 PA
5 days out of 7 (including evenings and weekends as required)
Travel beyond London and surrounding area covered

RA Venues, part of the Compass Group, is seeking a talented and experienced Relief Head Chef to join our senior culinary team. This is a mobile role designed to uphold and elevate our food standards across the RA estate, stepping into leadership positions where needed and ensuring consistent culinary excellence.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead kitchen teams across a variety of venues, stepping in as Head Chef to support operations

  • Deliver exceptional dishes across diverse cuisines, maintaining RA’s high standards

  • Train and motivate kitchen teams to perform at their best

  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards, GP management, and waste reduction

  • Collaborate on seasonal menu innovation and concept development projects

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum Expectations:

  • Proven experience in a Head Chef or senior kitchen leadership role

  • Outstanding culinary skills across a variety of cuisines

  • Strong leadership, team training, and people management experience

  • Excellent knowledge of food safety, cost control, and kitchen operations

  • Flexibility to travel and work across multiple locations

  • NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualities:

  • Background in fine dining, events catering, and/or retail food operations

  • Passion for sustainability in food sourcing and kitchen practices

  • Experience in creative menu and concept development

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

  • Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused

  • Collaborative and adaptable – you enjoy a dynamic, ever-changing environment

  • A passionate chef who leads by example and inspires others

  • A proud ambassador of Compass Group and RA values

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a culture that celebrates culinary excellence, innovation, and people-first leadership.

Reference: compass/TP/1525761/191724

Location: London

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