Executive Chef Director

1 month ago


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

We are seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef Director to join our dedicated catering team in this highly innovative corporate environment.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising and directing the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that our company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and direct the preparation and cooking of food to enhance the company's reputation for quality
  • Adopt a hands-on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering all employee dining along with an extensive range of pop-ups
  • Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets
Requirements
  • Proven experience in a role as Executive Chef Director being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers but at the same time making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them
  • A 'big personality' with great people skills and ability to lead, develop, train and inspire a large team
  • A real passion for food and customer service along with bags of enthusiasm and recognising that customer engagement is key
  • Food innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Superb culinary skills
  • Good financial understanding
  • High standards and be quality driven
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • A 'Can do' attitude
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary £34,881.60 per annum
  • Free meals on-site
  • On-site free car parking
  • 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
About Us

As part of Compass UK & Ireland, 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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