Job DescriptionHead Chef £33,800 per annum/ 40 hours per weekOur food is crafted onsite by passionate people using the best ingredients and we know that a balanced, plant focused, natural, fresh and sustainable menu will increase the productivity of our customers and keep them motivated and happy whilst at work.We provide amazing food, create inviting spaces, and develop engaging environments that inspire, motivate and unite our customersWe are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Chef Manager to join our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly innovative corporate environment.What you\'ll be doing:Responsibilities include: The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all timesDemonstrate a can-do attitude towards individual customer requests and strive to exceed customer expectationsManagement of health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checksManages the menus, food production planning, food purchasing and stock managementContributes to menu development as requiredActively gain customer feedback, passing information gained on to your line managerWhere possible proactively up-sell and demonstrate excellent knowledge of all products provided to customers and clientsAdopt a hands on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering all employee dining along with an extensive range of pop ups.Possess an exceptional drive for quality and innovationResponsible for all aspects of food safety, Health & Safety and COSHHThe Head Chef will be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgetsWho you are:Our Ideal Head Chef will: Proven experience in a role as Head Chef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers but at the same time making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them.Have a ‘big personality’ .Great people skills and be able to lead, develop, train and inspire a large team.Have a real passion for food and customer service along with bags of enthusiasm and recognising that customer engagement is key.Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trendsAbility to communicate at all levelsSuperb culinary skillsGood financial understandingHigh standards and be quality drivenExcellent organisational skillsA \'Can do\' attitudeWe 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:To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while workingExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterRegular emails filled with the best discounts and savings availableReceive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesAbout UsAs part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive? because diversity is our strength!
