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Executive Chef

2 months ago

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Chartwells - Main Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Apprentice Head Chef to join our team at Chartwells - Main. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under your control, providing a quality service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with our General Catering Manager and Front of House Teams to organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations.
  • Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification.
  • Ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.
  • Communicate regularly with clients and action plans are completed following client satisfaction surveys.
  • Promote the unit and act as a Compass Advocate at all times.
  • Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the correct standard and look to up sell to increase revenue.
  • Ensure all company promotions are correctly implemented (where applicable).
  • Ensure all products are correctly priced in line with 'Price it' or in line with client specifications.
  • Identify any additional opportunities and discuss with line manager.
  • Ensure all retail areas are adequately stocked at all times.
  • Ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with the expectation.
  • Analyse and manage effectively all in unit costs.
  • Ensure full purchasing compliance.
  • Monitor and manage GP.
  • Ensure cost and sales records are accurately inputted and maintained.
  • All food wastage is recorded and minimised.
  • Ensure all customer requirements are communicated to all departments in advance to ensure effective planning.
  • Complete labour schedule within the labour budget.
  • Effectively minimise any agency and overtime spend.
  • Adjust labour schedule in line with sales.
  • Analyse and manage effectively all in unit costs.
  • Ensure budgets are understood and achieved Ensure all costs are managed effectively within budget.
Requirements
  • Good knowledge and experience of working with food.
  • People Management.
  • Communication.
  • Results & People balanced orientation.
  • Holding others accountable.
  • Understanding Customers.
  • Working together for the business.
  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
  • Operational experience in the conference & banqueting sector.
  • Computer literate.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines.
  • Able to communicate at all levels.
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
  • Leadership and team management skills for a small team of people.
  • Minimum 3 years catering experience.
  • Excellent financial acumen.
About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

We want everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength