Salary: £62000 per annumShift hours: Full TimeExecutive Chef – High-End Contract Catering (Hospitality & Staff Dining) £62,000 + OvertimeWe are seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead a dynamic, high-volume operation spanning both staff dining and premium hospitality. Following a significant uplift in production earlier this year, the kitchen continues to evolve with increased output, a growing team, and an expanding hospitality offer.You will oversee a large and varied culinary operation, managing both staff dining and hospitality delivery. You will act as the key culinary lead and point of contact, working closely with other departments on a day-to-day basis to ensure seamless execution across the operation.You will be responsible for:Leading a split operation between staff dining and hospitalityActing as culinary lead for client-facing hospitality deliverySupporting and collaborating with senior hospitality leadership on siteDelivering monthly culinary presentations showcasing future concepts, menus, and innovationDriving consistent quality and efficiency across high-volume productionManaging a large and developing team (currently 15 chefs following recent expansion)Working in a highly reactive environment where adaptability and solution-focused thinking are essentialTurning challenging or fast-moving client requests into practical, deliverable solutionsWhat you’ll need to succeedExecutive Chef-level experience in a comparable environmentStrong background in contract catering operationsExperience in banqueting or premium hospitality deliveryA highly innovative approach to food, menus, and service developmentA calm, solution-led mindset with the ability to say “yes” wherever possibleA collaborative, ego-free leadership styleStrong adaptability with the ability to pivot quickly in a changing environmentConfidence in presenting ideas and culinary direction to clients and stakeholdersThis is a high-impact role for a chef who thrives in complexity, enjoys variety across hospitality and volume dining, and can lead both innovation and operational excellence in equal measure.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 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 familiesAbout UsRestaurant 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.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.Job Reference: com/2904/99570001/52744160/SU #RA GroupCompass 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!Reference: com/2904/99570001/52744160/SULocation: Woking