Executive Chef

Who we are…

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 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 innovate 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