Senior Culinary Director

14 hours ago


Rochdale, Rochdale, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time

Are you an innovative and creative Senior Culinary Director looking for a new challenge? Compass UK & Ireland has an exciting opportunity for you As a Senior Culinary Director, you will lead our team of 50 chefs in delivering exceptional dining experiences to our clients. With a salary of up to £35,078 per annum, depending on experience, this role offers a unique chance to develop your skills and progress in your career.

About the Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned professional with previous experience in a similar role in contract catering. You will be responsible for planning and executing menus that exceed our clients' expectations, managing a team of chefs to deliver consistent standards, and driving sales through menu planning and promotions. Additionally, you will maintain high levels of cleanliness, food safety, HS, and COSHH within the kitchen and contribute to our sustainability mission to be net zero by 2030.

As a Senior Culinary Director, you will inspire your team with a progressive mindset, develop people, and lead by example. You will have a clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting, and food costing, as well as excellent culinary and presentation skills. Our comprehensive benefits package includes meal provision while on duty, financial wellbeing programme, Aviva Digi care, Medicash, pension scheme, life assurance, employee assistance programme, recognition awards, exclusive benefits and wellbeing site, shopping discounts, and ongoing training and development.


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