Executive Culinary Director

3 weeks ago


Sleaford, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time
About the Role

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Chef to join our team on a full-time basis. As an Executive Culinary Director, you will be responsible for preparing and serving exceptional food experiences for Defence clients across the UK. Your passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service will make all the difference in delighting our clients and customers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that meets our clients' expectations
  • Overseeing menu changes and implementing new culinary concepts
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and acting on customer feedback
  • Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards
  • Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

To succeed in this role, you will need to have:

  • A City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Experience supervising a team and managing kitchen operations
  • A flexible approach to working and ability to adapt to changing circumstances

As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we offer a competitive salary of £25,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences, we want to hear from you



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