About The Role
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead our dynamic food production operations. This is a high-profile role with responsibility across a diverse range of offerings including executive dining, events, conferences, bespoke menus, and multiple food service outlets. You’ll take ownership of culinary excellence, team leadership, and commercial delivery, ensuring every plate meets the highest standards and contributes to the success of our venue.
Salary: £55000 - £60000 DOE
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Key Responsibilities
* Culinary Leadership – Lead the development, innovation, costing, planning, and approval of menus
* Oversee the delivery of VIP functions, events, and high-end executive dining
* Ensure consistent food quality and presentation across all services
* Operational Excellence – Drive labour and food GP targets across all food service operations
* Champion a health & safety-first culture
* Manage food purchasing and stock control
* Lead team communication, development, training, and succession planning
* Support apprenticeship programmes and talent development
* Customer & Client Focus – Build strong client relationships through outstanding culinary delivery
* Use insight and creativity to increase customer satisfaction and sales
Essential
About You – Person Specification:
* Proven experience as a Head or Executive Chef in a high-volume, multi-outlet environment
* Expert culinary skills and a strong knowledge of menu development
* Exceptional leadership and communication abilities
* Commercial acumen and business management experience within kitchen operations
* Passion for delivering excellent food and customer experiences
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
* Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3)
Benefits
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:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Discounts on groceries and everyday shopping
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cash rewards to spend with a wide range of brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* Transferable discounts for friends and family
About Us
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Our teams strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces, as well as inspiring experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
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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.
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