Culinary Excellence Manager

16 hours ago


Ocean Village, United Kingdom ESS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious Culinary Excellence Manager to join our team at ESS, a leading provider of Defence, Government, and Energy services. As part of Compass Group UK&I, we support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities.

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef to lead our culinary team and create exceptional food experiences for our clients. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Menu Development: Overseeing and implementing menu changes to ensure high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Culinary Leadership: Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and supporting the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Kitchen Management: Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked and overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Customer Feedback: Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Culinary Qualifications: Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Leadership Experience: Have experience supervising a team and managing a kitchen
  • Flexible Approach: Be willing to work flexibly and adapt to changing situations
  • Food Safety: Hold a Food Hygiene certificate and comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations
About Us

ESS 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.

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience



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