Executive Chef Director

1 week ago


Reading, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time
Job Title:

Executive Chef Director

About Us

We are a leading provider of food and beverage services to various industries, including corporate and hospitality sectors.

Job Description

As an Executive Chef Director with our company, you will be responsible for overseeing the culinary operations of our sites across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, and direct the preparation and cooking of food to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Take responsibility for food production, employee dining, and pop-up events.
  • Adopt a hands-on approach to drive innovation and quality in the kitchen.
  • Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to control costs and monitor expenses against budgets.
Requirements
  • Possess exceptional culinary skills and experience as a Chef Manager or similar role.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record of catering for large numbers while ensuring individual customer satisfaction.
  • Have excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
  • Show a genuine passion for food, customer service, and innovation.
  • Be up-to-date with current food trends and have a 'big personality' with great people skills.
Salary

The estimated salary for this role is £34,881.60 per annum, reflecting the company's commitment to competitive pay and benefits.



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