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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.
