Overview
Roaming Head Chef - Tonbridge role at Lodestone House. This is a leading position within our catering team, responsible for training and supporting teams in the main dining facility and the boarding house kitchen on the Tonbridge campus.
Responsibilities
* The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring the company’s reputation for quality is maintained with customers and clients at all times
* Take responsibility for food production with a hands-on approach
* Drive sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers
* Be responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH
* Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets
Who You Are
* Excellent and innovative culinary and presentation skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Energetic with a passion to do a great job
* Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner
* A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage
* Demonstrates a passion for food
* Team player
* Excellent organisation skills
* Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers
* A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing
Benefits
* Free meals on duty
* Local gym membership
* 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 free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
* Working 5 out of 7 days
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.
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!
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitality
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