Culinary Services Director

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time
Culinary Services Director
We are seeking an experienced Food Service Operations Manager to lead our team in delivering exceptional food service. The role is part-time, contracted to 32.5 hours per week, and involves overseeing all catering and service operations for Compass UK & Ireland.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare high-quality food to the highest standards.
  • Supervise culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service.
  • Oversee the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories and monitoring budgets.
  • Communicate regularly with line managers to monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and targets.
  • Represent Compass Group UK & Ireland and maintain a positive brand image.
  • Liaise between customers and our culinary and service teams to exceed expectations.
  • Support and train teams to excel in their roles.
  • Implement and review Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Requirements
  • A minimum of two years of catering experience.
  • Experience managing teams in a similar role.
  • NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 qualification.
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • An ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill.

Estimated Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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