Senior Food Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time
About the Role

We are looking for a talented Chef to join our team in a full-time capacity. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food to our clients.

The successful candidate will have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and a keen eye for detail when it comes to food presentation and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve high-quality food to our clients
  • Oversee and implement menu changes to meet client demands
  • Identify opportunities to improve our food services and implement changes as necessary
  • Listen and act on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
  • Support with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image
  • Monitor inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
  • Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards

Our ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, experience supervising a team, and a flexible approach to working. The salary for this role is estimated at £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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