Head Chef - Leeds

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef for our dedicated catering team at Flutter in Leeds, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this prestigious contract.,

• Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Hospitality, Retail and Coffee Shop.


• In a team of 6 with 1 direct report with up to 800 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 in contract catering


• Ability to successfully motivate an manage a team to deliver consistent standards


• 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.
  
  At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.


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!, 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


• Gym access on site


• Site closed on Christmas Day and 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


We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/0209/99115001/52677258/SU

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!, 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 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

Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

Receive Wow Points 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

Contributory pension scheme

Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Eurest, 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.