Head Chef
Compass Group PLC
Head Chef
Salary Not Specified
Compass Group PLC, Saffron Walden, Essex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 7b15a8d79f8947aa95dd00925966a077
Full Job Description
- 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
- Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach
- Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH
- 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.
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 organization skills
- Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef to lead our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly prestigious unit. - 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
Founded in New York 59 years ago, Restaurant Associates brings high quality employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces. We believe in the power of food and drink to bring people together, whether in a restaurant or speciality café, to inspire them to do great things at work.
Our food is crafted onsite by passionate people using the best ingredients and we know that a balanced, plant focused, natural, fresh and sustainable menu will increase the productivity of our customers and keep them motivated and happy whilst at work.
We provide amazing food, create inviting spaces, and develop engaging environments that inspire, motivate and unite our customers., Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant 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., Join Our Team: We've Got Just the Job for You
Find a rewarding career, working with great people
At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we match incredible individuals to rewarding roles and cultivate environments where our people can let their personality and passion shine through.
As the UK and Ireland's leading food services partner, we know that when our people feel valued, our clients and customers feel the difference. That's why, when you step into a career with us, you'll be part of a truly supportive network with all the ingredients to go further.
We pull out all the stops to make every moment at Compass Group UK & Ireland meaningful, with training schemes and development opportunities on the table for our team members who want to go the extra mile. Could you be our next team member?
Why Compass?
Joining Compass Group UK & Ireland is about more than getting onboard with the no. 1 team. It's about giving yourself the very best shot at a fulfilling career. We're people powered. That's why we make it our mission to recruit talented people and then help them to thrive, rewarding excellence every step of the way.
Find a career that makes you smile
A job you truly want to get out of bed for needn't be just a dream. With an exciting range of Compass careers to explore, now is the time to step into a role that inspires you. A role that lets your strengths shine, teaches you invaluable new skills, and drives your career path forward.
As the UK and Ireland's favourite food services partner, we've got a position for every taste. Whether you want to bring flavour to our portfolio of brilliant brands as one of our talented culinary professionals, or you're a natural born leader with the management skills to motivate a frontline team, you'll thrive in one of our varied Compass Group UK & Ireland jobs.
Compass Group UK and Ireland
Compass Group UK & Ireland is the UK's leading food and support services provider.
Operating in some 6,000 + locations across the UK & Ireland, Compass provides expert catering, cleaning, and facilities management services to a range of clients and sectors across the country.
Tens of thousands of talented people providing tasty, well-cooked food and support services to improve the health and wellbeing of workers, school children, hospital patients, military and visitors to the nation's major sports and cultural events.
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:
Head Chef - Hinxton
If you are innovative and creative, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a Hospitality & B & I Head Chef role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!