Culinary Specialist

3 weeks ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time

We're currently seeking an ambitious Culinary Specialist to join our team at Compass Group UK&I

About the Role:

As a Culinary Specialist, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. You'll oversee menu changes, identify opportunities to improve our food services, and listen to customer feedback to consistently enhance our offerings.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve delicious, high-quality food that meets our clients' expectations
  • Oversee and implement menu changes to ensure a diverse and exciting dining experience
  • Identify opportunities to improve our food services and implement solutions
  • Listen to customer feedback and act on it to consistently improve our offerings
  • Support with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image
  • Monitor inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
  • Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Is passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • Holds a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Has experience supervising a team
  • Has experience in a similar role
  • Holds a Food Hygiene certificate
  • Has a flexible approach to working

About Compass Group UK&I:

We're 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.


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