Head of Kitchen Operations

3 days ago


South Kensington, Greater London, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time
Job Description

We are currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for our clients and customers. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers. Your key responsibilities will include:
  1. Preparing delicious, high-quality food that meets our standards of excellence.
  2. Overseeing and implementing menu changes to ensure we stay ahead of the competition.
  3. Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and recommending solutions.
  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 Compass UK & Ireland 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:
  1. A passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
  2. Holding a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
  3. Experience supervising a team.
  4. Experience in a similar Chef role.
  5. A flexible approach to working.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits and development opportunities to support your career growth and well-being, including:
  1. Great operational training and development.
  2. Life assurance scheme.
  3. Personal Development and Training opportunities.
  4. A great wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
  5. Regular social events and communication with our leaders.
  6. A holiday purchase scheme.
  7. Access to some great high street discount vouchers.
  8. Cycle to work scheme.
  9. Free meals.



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