Head Chef - Canterbury 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 Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com 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 Receive cash rewards 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 Overall Purpose of the Role Lead the food production operations across multiple large and complex food service outlets with overall accountability for the quality and profitable delivery of all food production Drive tech based ordering solutions Duties/Tasks Development, innovation and approval of menus Manages the delivery of exclusive VIP functions and events Ensures food quality standards are consistently achieved across all food service operations Ensure all contract SLA are met in terms of food offering Drive and support Hospitality and Delivered catering business on campus Drive use of tech installed on campus to enhance sales and customer experience Leadership of a health & safety culture across all food service operations Leads the catering operations to ensure all food production, labour & GP targets are achieved across the contract/site Contributes to the continuous improvement of contract performance as a key member of the contact leadership team Leads the team through effective communication & performance management Recruits, trains & develops the team ensuring there is a succession plan in place and supports the company Apprenticeship programme where applicable Ensures food purchasing and stock management is managed effectively Performs other tasks as reasonably requested Person Specification Competent to work within or lead, manage and develop the team Acts in line with guidelines and procedures, to ensure the team operates to its maximum potential Always strives to deliver above and beyond the expectations set by management, customer and client Has a proven desire for the delivery of the highest quality of service and food offer obtainable Has the drive to ensure that all results are attained in the most professional and honest manner Essential City & Guilds 706/1, 2 or NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification Experience of leading a successful team Influential leadership skills, able to inspire others Experience in an Exec or Head Chef role at a similar level Demonstrate innovation and strategic direction in food planning and menu development Passion about food and customer service Knowledge of working to a budget and achieving GP Expert culinary skills Business management within a kitchen environment About Us As 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/2608/43152001/52752177/R/SU Universities & Colleges 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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!