Head Chef - Huntingdon Racecourse

Head Chef – Huntingdon Racecourse, PE28 4NL | Full-Time / Permanent

£38,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We’re looking for...

An ambitious Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Levy on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As Head Chef, you will lead and inspire the kitchen brigade, ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional food quality, innovation, and presentation across all hospitality offerings at the racecourse. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and senior management to maintain the highest standards of culinary excellence and kitchen operations. Huntingdon racecourse is a jump racecourse that races from October – May, outside this time you will be a key part of the Newmarket culinary team helping to deliver our summer racing and music nights that run from April – October. Newmarket is the Hub of the Jockey club east region and being part of this great regional support network offers a wide range of culinary experiences, opportunities, recipe banks, food safety and allergen systems.

Head Chef – The role

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

What we’re looking for

What you’ll get in return

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Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences – and shape the future of hospitality

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