Executive Chef Position

3 days ago


Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time
Job Title: Executive Chef Position

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Executive Chef to join our team at Compass Group UK&I. This is a full-time position, contracted to 35 hours per week.

About the Company

Compass Group UK&I is a leading provider of food and support services, committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating exceptional food experiences for Defence, working closely with the kitchen team to prepare and serve high-quality food. You will oversee menu changes, identify opportunities to improve our food services, and listen to customer feedback to ensure consistent improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services

You will also support with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts, represent Defence, and maintain a positive brand image.

Our Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service. A City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification is essential, as well as experience supervising a team and working in a similar Chef role. A flexible approach to working is also required.

We offer a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a range of benefits including career progression opportunities and equal pay for all employees.



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