Culinary Operations Manager

23 hours ago


East Sheen, Greater London, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time

About Us:

We are Compass UK & Ireland, a leading hospitality company delivering exceptional food and drink experiences at some of the world's greatest venues.

With a long history of partnership with major sport, entertainment, and event venues in the UK, including Wimbledon and Twickenham, we have established ourselves as culinary champions, passionate about providing great food and drink while ensuring sustainability and exceptional service.

Focused on 'doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are proud partners of the British Paralympic Association and ensure all team members are paid at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.

Our Ambition:

We aim to create a world-class hospitality destination powered by our progressive people-first approach, centered on environmental and social sustainability. We celebrate inclusivity with purpose, putting the development and progression of our future leaders centre stage. Our shared goal is to ensure all food and drink spaces support the NT's overall values, vision, and culture.

Your Role:

You will report to the Head Chef and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pastry department. Your main purpose is to support the head chef in managing the kitchen team, overseeing food preparation, and ensuring dishes are executed to the highest standards.

The sous chef plays a key role in inventory management, adhering to food safety and health and safety standards, record keeping, events execution, training culinary & FOH team, and running the kitchen efficiently and smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage culinary team on each event to ensure smooth execution
  • Deliver commercial and internal events according to function sheet specifications
  • Maintain exceptional high standards for all types of events
  • Conduct detailed briefings enabling them to perform to expected standards
  • Provide BOH & FOH team members with all HSE documentation required
  • Communicate effectively with FOH Event Operations team
  • Complete relevant H&S paperwork and insightful end of night reporting

Benefits:

  • Access to ongoing training and development opportunities through GROW program
  • Perks at Work - savings and discounts for everyday shopping and experiences
  • Generous holiday allowance with the option of purchasing additional leave
  • Private Pension scheme with a company match up to 6%
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Medicash Healthcare and Life Assurance
  • Long Service Rewards and recognition
  • 15% off all outlets with the National Theatre, with a 25% discount in the Bookshop.
  • Kerb Card - 20% discount on drinks and 50% discount on food at Seven Dials Market.
  • Complimentary tickets to shows at the National Theatre (subject to availability)
  • O2 - last-minute ticket offers for O2's show in our VIP box (subject to availability).
  • Onsite parking - parking is available at a discounted rate of £4 per day.

Salary:

£42,000 per annum.



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