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:Free meals on dutySubsidised gym membershipSubsidised car parkingElectric vehicle charging pointsWellness facilitiesContributory 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 familiesWorking 5 out of 7 daysOverall Purpose of the RoleLead the food production operations across multiple large and complex food service outlets with overall accountability for the quality and profitable delivery of all food productionDrive tech based ordering solutionsDelivery high volume summer School businessDuties/TasksDevelopment, innovation and approval of menusManages the delivery of exclusive VIP functions and eventsEnsures food quality standards are consistently achieved across all food service operationsEnsure all contract SLA are met in terms of food offeringDrive and support Hospitality and Delivered catering business on campusDrive use of tech installed on campus to enhance sales and customer experienceLeadership of a health & safety culture across all food service operationsLeads the catering operations to ensure all food production, labour & GP targets are achieved across the contract/siteContributes to the continuous improvement of contract performance as a key member of the contact leadership teamLeads the team through effective communication & performance managementRecruits, trains & develops the team ensuring there is a succession plan in place and supports the company Apprenticeship programme where applicableEnsures food purchasing and stock management is managed effectivelyPerforms other tasks as reasonably requestedPerson SpecificationCompetent to work within or lead, manage and develop the teamActs in line with guidelines and procedures, to ensure the team operates to its maximum potentialAlways strives to deliver above and beyond the expectations set by management, customer and clientHas a proven desire for the delivery of the highest quality of service and food offer obtainableHas the drive to ensure that all results are attained in the most professional and honest manner EssentialCity & Guilds 706/1, 2 or NVQ Level 3 or similar qualificationExperience of leading a successful teamInfluential leadership skills, able to inspire othersExperience in an Exec or Head Chef role at a similar levelDemonstrate innovation and strategic direction in food planning and menu developmentPassion about food and customer serviceKnowledge of working to a budget and achieving GPExpert culinary skillsBusiness management within a kitchen environmentDesirableWhat else would enable the individual to meet the requirements of the roleNVQ Lvl3 in professional cookery or equivalentIntermediate food hygiene/Lvl3About UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK.Job Reference: com/1906/93157001/52745827/SU UniversitiesCompass 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!