Head Chef - Hounslow

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef for our dedicated catering team in Hounslow producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this prestigious contract. If you are an innovative and creative Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you! About the role

• Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Hospitality, Coffee Shop and Retail
• As part of a 17-member catering team we are equipped to serve up to 700 customers on-site.
• Plan, organise, innovate and direct the preparation and cooking of food to ensure the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
• Drive ours and our clients sustainability mission to be net zero by 2030.
• Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed, supported and developed.
• Focus on service execution and delivery excellence at all times.
• Drive sales through menu planning and promotions.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining high levels of cleanliness, food safety, HS and COSHH within the kitchen.
• Maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.
• Maintain the centre of excellence in food and customer service.
  
  Previous experience in a similar role and working in a high volume, high quality environment
• Previous experience working in a B&I contract preferred
• Excellent and innovative culinary and presentation skills
• Passionate about all things hospitality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leads and inspires a team with a progressive mindset in developing people
• A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing.
• Stock and Waste control experience
• Understanding of food management systems HACCP, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens and Manual Handling.
  
  As part of the wider Compass Group UK & Ireland, we're proud to connect ambitious people to incredible opportunities.
We support and encourage everyone to build their skills, with everything from tailored learning programmes to ongoing training designed to help our people fulfil their potential.We want to spread the word about the perks and positives of working in the industry - not just by creating a range of exciting career opportunities, but by cultivating a team of people who embody our values wholeheartedly.We're truly people-powered here at Eurest, which is why we go above and beyond to create fulfilling career opportunities that keep our teams smiling.Fairness, respect and courtesy always come first at Eurest - they're the principles that underpin our workplaces and shape the experiences of our people.We celebrate individuality, appreciate everyone's contribution, and go above and beyond to ensure every member of our team feels valued.

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:
• Meal provided while on duty
• 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digi care - Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharebuy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• On-going training & development and career pathways
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 wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!, 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:Exclusive 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 blockbusterRegular emails filled with the best discounts and savings availableReceive Wow Points 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 familiesContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesEurest, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, typically serves 250,000 meals daily, servicing approx. 300 contracts across over 700 sites nationwide. The company is a major business and industry foodservice provider for UK organisations many of which have been crucially important in keeping the UK economy and society in general, functioning during the pandemic.