Relief Head Chef - £50,000-£52,000 PA5 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.TPBN1_UKCT