Kitchen Operations Director

1 day ago


Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Compass Group UK & Ireland Full time
Kitchen Management Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Kitchen Operations Director to lead our kitchen team in Grantham. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for guiding and motivating your team to deliver exceptional service and food quality.

The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, with a focus on delivering results in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Salary: Up to £30,276 per annum (DOE)

In this role, you will prepare delicious, high-quality food that meets our customers' expectations, maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and front of house environment, and evaluate and optimize kitchen equipment usage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Vending and Hospitality
  • Prepare high-quality food that meets customer expectations
  • Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
  • Evaluate and optimize kitchen equipment usage
  • Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
  • Ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations
  • Submit weekly reports and maintain accurate records
  • Manage stock levels and ordering

Requirements:

  • Proven culinary expertise
  • Experience as a Chef Manager in a similar role or contract catering environment
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Able to build and maintain client relationships
  • Focus on delivering results and improving processes
  • Familiarity with IT systems (Microsoft Office and emails)
  • Business acumen within a kitchen setting

Benefits:

  • Free meals while on duty
  • Free car parking
  • Generous holiday entitlement (28 days incl. bank holidays, increasing by 3 days after 2 years service)
  • Financial wellbeing programme and preferential rates on salary finance products
  • Pension scheme and Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Share buy Scheme
  • Recognition awards and Long Service Awards
  • Employee networks and exclusive benefits site
  • Discounts on entertainment, health, wellbeing, and travel
  • Shopping discounts
  • Vodafone discounts
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities


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