Culinary Lead

3 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Culinary Lead to join our team at Chartwells. As a leading food service provider in the UK, we are committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences for our clients and customers.

As a Culinary Lead, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. This includes overseeing and implementing menu changes, identifying opportunities to improve our food services, and listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback
  • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

The ideal candidate for this role will have a passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service. They should hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and have experience supervising a team. A flexible approach to working is also essential.

As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, you will have the opportunity to work in around 6,000 venues, feeding people, fueling progress, and forging connections. We offer competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development. Estimated salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum.


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