Executive Chef Compass Group Posted Chefs

Overview

Compass Group Plc is a £20 billion turnover, global organisation and the world’s leading provider of food and support services. With operations across seven key business areas (Food service;
Support Services; Business & Industry; Healthcare & Seniors; Education; Sports & Leisure; and Defence, Offshore & Remote), Compass serves customers in offices and factories; schools and universities; hospitals and senior living communities; major sports and cultural venues; remote mining camps and even offshore platforms.

We are looking for an experienced Executive Chef to oversee all culinary aspects of catering provided on site for both retail and hospitality, including menu planning, food preparation, staff supervision, and ensuring high-quality food and service. We are looking for an Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations, budgets, and team performance.

• Menu Development & Execution:
  Creating and implementing menus that align with client preferences, dietary requirements, and event themes.
• Kitchen Operations:
  Supervising all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Staff Management:
  Hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating kitchen staff. Managing a team of 15+
• Budgeting and Financial Management:
  Managing kitchen budgets, controlling food costs, and ensuring profitability.
• Quality Control:
  Ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation of all culinary offerings.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
  Upholding all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Contract Compliance:
  Ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, including service level agreements (SLAs).

• High level of culinary & retail experience
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear and effective leadership style
• Ability to analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions/approaches
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
• Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices
• Food safety L3, & IOSH
• City & Guilds diploma or equivalent

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia,  and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways programme
• Compass exclusive offers on Perks At Work