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:Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays and eveningsFree gymFree parkingFree mealsContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards 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 familiesWhat you\'ll be doing:As the Executive Head Chef you will be an ambassador for Compass for all things food related, striving to innovate the food offer and keeping abreast of current food trends. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Executive Chef to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry.In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.More about the role:The Executive Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with students, staff and visitors at all timesAdopt 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 Executive 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:Proven experience in a role as Executive 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\' attitudeAbout 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.Job Reference: com/1010/41692001/52684048/SUCompass 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!
