Executive Chef Director

22 hours ago


Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time
Job Title: Executive Chef Director

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef Director to join our team in Grantham. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for providing outstanding service to staff and customers while guiding and motivating your team to achieve their best.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading food services company, Compass UK & Ireland, which provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalized approach to our clients, delivering outstanding service, creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and working with local suppliers and communities.

As Executive Chef Director, you will lead by example, setting high standards for your team and ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. You will also be responsible for enhancing sales, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the modern kitchen and front-of-house environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent culinary skills, experience as a Chef Manager in a similar role, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to engage and motivate others. They will also have experience in managing client relationships, quality and process-driven, and IT literate (Ms Office and emails).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including meal provided while on duty, free car parking, 28 days holiday (increasing by 3 days after 2 years' service), financial wellbeing program, Aviva Digicare, Medicash, pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance program, holiday purchase scheme, share buy scheme, recognition awards, employee networks, and exclusive benefits and wellbeing site (Perks at Work).

About Us:
Compass Group UK & Ireland is part of a global business that feeds people, fuels progress, and forges connections in around 6,000 venues. We offer competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive – diversity is our strength.

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