Executive Chef and Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Compass Group UK Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Catering Executive to lead our kitchen team in Reading.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have excellent culinary skills, a strong background in contract catering, and the ability to motivate and engage their team. As an experienced Catering Executive, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, ensuring efficient use of equipment, and adhering to food handling and hygiene regulations.

You will also be responsible for completing weekly reports, managing stock levels, and ordering supplies. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role, as you will need to engage with clients and staff at all levels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
  • Ensure effective use of kitchen equipment and machinery
  • Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
  • Adhere to Health & Safety regulations
  • Complete weekly bookwork and reports
  • Manage stock levels and order supplies
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Excellent culinary skills and experience in contract catering
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Able to engage and motivate others
  • Experience in managing client relationships
  • Quality and process driven
  • IT literate (MS Office and emails)
What We Offer

As a Catering Executive with Compass Group UK, you can expect a competitive salary of £43,000 per annum, plus a range of benefits including:

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays (increasing by 3 days after 2 years service)
  • Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
  • Aviva Digicare - Free annual health care check
  • Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments
  • Pension scheme and Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Sharebuy Scheme
  • Recognition awards
  • Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
  • Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
  • Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts
  • Shopping discounts
  • Vodafone discounts


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