Culinary Excellence Specialist

1 week ago


Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom ESS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a talented Culinary Excellence Specialist to join our team in Gosport. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading food service company, delivering exceptional culinary experiences to Defence clients.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Key responsibilities include overseeing menu changes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Culinary Leadership: Prepare and serve delicious, high-quality food that meets the expectations of our clients and customers.
  • Menu Development: Oversee and implement menu changes, ensuring they meet the needs of our clients and customers.
  • Quality Assurance: Identify opportunities to improve our food services, listening to customer feedback and implementing changes as needed.
  • Team Support: Support the creation of new menus and creative food concepts, working closely with cross-functional teams.
  • Brand Representation: Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image, adhering to Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations.
  • Kitchen Management: Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked and oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.

Requirements:

  • Culinary Expertise: Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification.
  • Leadership Experience: Have experience supervising a team and working in a similar Chef role.
  • Flexible Approach: Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
  • Food Safety Certification: Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, estimated to be around £32,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. As part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive. We celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusion, and we're proud to be an equal opportunities employer.



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