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:
1. Free meals on duty
2. Local gym membership
3. Contributory pension scheme
4. Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
5. Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
6. Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
7. Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
8. Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
9. Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
10. Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
11. You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
12. Working 5 out of 7 days
Fantastic Opportunity at prestigious Independent School
Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. You will be part of a team that supports high quality education at this school by providing outstanding food and service to the pupils and staff. You will be a key part of a team who have a passion for preparing food daily using fresh ingredients. It all starts with enjoyment-great tasting, healthy food that pupils look forward to and really enjoy.
What you'll be doing:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Head Chef with a real passion for food where you can develop your career with the world’s leading food service and facilities management company. We’re successful and we deliver the sort of people – focused care that’s always in demand. So, add your talents to ours and see how far you can go as a Head Chef here.
More about the role:
Working for this prestigious client, we are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our fantastic team who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients
13. The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times
14. Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach
15. Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers
16. Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH
17. The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets
Who you are:
18. Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills
19. Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
20. Energetic with a passion to do a great job
21. Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner
22. A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage
23. Demonstrates a passion for food
24. Team Player
25. Excellent organisation skills
26. Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers
27. A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing
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.
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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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!