Executive Chef Position

3 weeks ago


Wokingham, Wokingham, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time
Head Chef Role

We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and drive excellence in food delivery for Compass UK & Ireland on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in shaping our menu offerings, developing new recipes, and ensuring exceptional food quality meets our customers' expectations.

Responsibilities:
  • Culinary Expertise: Design and deliver menus that cater to diverse tastes and dietary requirements, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative presentation styles.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with kitchen staff to foster a positive, inclusive environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and continuous learning.
  • Client Relationships: Develop strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, preferences, and expectations, ensuring tailored solutions that exceed their expectations.
  • Food Safety: Implement robust food safety protocols, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout our kitchens.
  • Budget Management: Monitor and control kitchen expenses, ensuring efficient use of resources, and making data-driven decisions to optimize profitability.
Ideal Candidate:
  • Education: Hold a relevant culinary qualification, such as a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrate experience in leading teams, managing projects, and driving results-oriented initiatives.
  • Communication: Showcase excellent communication skills, ability to build rapport with colleagues, clients, and customers.
  • Experience: Bring at least 5 years of experience in a senior culinary role, preferably in a similar industry segment.

About Chartwells: Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells provides exceptional catering and support services to the education sector, prioritizing child safety and well-being.

Salary: £49,000 - £54,000 per annum (dependent on experience).



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