Senior Food Services Manager

3 weeks ago


Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time
Job Description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK.

Company Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
  2. Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
  3. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
  4. Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.
  5. Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
  6. Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
  7. Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
  8. Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
  9. Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  1. To be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
  2. To hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification.
  3. To have experience supervising a team.
  4. To have experience in a similar Chef role.
  5. To have a flexible approach to working.
  6. To hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary of £32,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will also receive a range of benefits, including training and development opportunities, career progression, and the chance to work with a leading food service company.

About Compass UK & Ireland

Compass UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength.



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