Culinary Operations Director

1 month ago


Sherborne, United Kingdom Chartwells Full time

Company Overview

Chartwells Independents is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK.

We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary estimated at around £40,000 - £50,000 per annum.

Job Description

The Head Chef will lead a team who share the same passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis. This is a complex, busy and multi-faceted environment that also offers a great work-life balance.

In return, we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside this competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities

- Delivery of a range of food and catering services across a number of outlets in a complex, busy and multi-faceted environment
- The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times
- Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach
- Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers
- Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HSE and COSHH
- Implementing and maintaining food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets

Requirements

- Excellent culinary and presentation skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Energetic with a passion to do a great job
- Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner
- A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage
- Demonstrates a passion for food
- Team Player
- Excellent organisation skills
- Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers
- A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing, including control

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

  • Free onsite parking
  • Free meals on duty
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
  • Working 5 out of 7 days

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.



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