Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks! These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Executive Chef based at Wisley Gardens.Location: Wisley Gardens, SurreySalary: £60,000-£65,000 per annumShift Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 Key responsibilitiesTo oversee the development and planning of menus that are in line with client and customer expectations on siteTo assist company chefs the Food Development Director in developing and producing new service styles and food conceptsEnsure all recipes, costings and allergens are being maintained and followed in all we do through CaternetEnsure that budgetary targets are achieved onsite through a thorough understanding of GP, GP%, selling price, cost price, margin, mark up and calculation of menu costs through recipes and the use of CaternetEnsure that targets are met with overall profitability and efficiencyManage labour and GP margins within a set target budget, preferably exceeding expectationsTo understand and comply with company and statutory health, hygiene, safety and quality standards. This should include COSHH and HACCP and will ensure that all task are carried out in accordance by all kitchen team membersWhat\'s in it for you?Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\'ve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.Personal Development and Training opportunitiesLife assurance schemePension schemeHoliday allowancePrivate medical eligibilityEye careA great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary financeFamily friendly supportRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeVolunteering daysProfessional subscriptionsRecognition schemes and people awardsLong service awardsAccess to some great high street discount vouchers
