Culinary Experts Sought for Defence

7 days ago

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

About Us

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Compass UK & Ireland is a leading food service company in the UK, supporting 250+ military establishments, police and secure environments. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates our team members' unique talents, backgrounds, and abilities.

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Your Role

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We are currently recruiting a talented Chef to join our team on a full-time basis (36 hours per week). As a Chef at Compass, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that meets our clients' expectations\
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and implementing changes\
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently enhance our food services\
  • Supporting the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts\
  • Maintaining a positive brand image and representing Compass in a professional manner\
  • Monitoring inventory levels to ensure our kitchens are well-stocked\
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards\
  • Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations\
  • Becoming passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and great-tasting food\
  • Holding a valid Food Hygiene certificate\
  • A flexible approach to working and adapting to changing circumstances\
  • Experience in a similar role or relevant training/qualifications\
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\
  • A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines\
  • A passion for culinary arts and commitment to delivering outstanding results\
  • A strong understanding of food safety and health regulations\
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve shared goals\
  • Capacity to handle confidential information with discretion\
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays\
  • Able to travel between sites as required\
  • Adaptable and willing to learn new skills\
  • Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility\
  • A strong network of contacts within the industry\
  • Open to ongoing training and professional development\
  • Strong organizational and time management skills\
  • Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills\
  • Familiarity with kitchen equipment and software\
  • Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities\
  • Team player with a collaborative attitude\
  • Respectful and courteous when interacting with colleagues and customers\
  • Awareness of budgetary constraints and ability to make cost-effective decisions\
  • Knowledge of menu planning and nutrition principles\
  • Experience in managing inventory and ordering supplies\
  • Familiarity with health and safety procedures\
  • Passionate about improving processes and efficiency\
  • Able to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds\
  • Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for team projects\
  • Responsibility for maintaining accurate records and reporting\
  • Open to learning new technologies and systems\
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills\
  • Supportive of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives\
  • Able to adapt to changing situations and prioritize tasks accordingly\
  • Lead by example and promote a positive work culture\
  • Contribute to strategic planning and goal-setting\
  • Mentor and guide junior staff members\
  • Manage conflict resolution and performance issues\
  • Ability to collect and analyze data to inform business decisions\
  • Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives\
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices\
  • Cultivate relationships with suppliers and partners\
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth\
  • Engage with local communities through charity events and sponsorships\
  • Embody the company's values and mission statement\
  • Communicate with stakeholders through regular updates and reports\
  • Drive innovation and creativity within the team\
  • Role model professionalism and integrity\
  • Empower employees to take ownership of their work\
  • Ensure adherence to policies and procedures\
  • Act as a subject matter expert in food safety and hygiene\
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes\
  • Aware of industry benchmarks and competitor activity\
  • Suggest improvements to workflows and processes\
  • Represent Compass at external events and conferences\
  • Guide internal communications and messaging\
  • Consistently deliver results-driven solutions\
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic plans\
  • Liaise with suppliers to negotiate contracts and pricing\
  • Implement process improvements to increase efficiency\
  • Manage change and facilitate smooth transitions\
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders\
  • Analyzing data to identify areas for improvement\
  • Proposal development and pitch preparation\
  • Enhancing presentation skills to engage audiences\
  • Coordinate logistics for large-scale events\
  • Employee engagement and satisfaction initiatives\
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements\
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills\
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities\
  • Experience in public speaking and presentation\
  • Demonstrated expertise in project management\
  • Audit and risk assessment knowledge\
  • Relationship-building and negotiation techniques\
  • Proven track record of driving business growth\
  • Effective time management and prioritization\
  • Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills\
  • Results-driven approach to achieving objectives\
  • Data analysis and interpretation skills\
  • IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel\
  • Communication and stakeholder engagement skills\
  • Leadership style that fosters a positive work environment\
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction\
  • Patience and tact when dealing with difficult situations\
  • Professionalism, integrity, and transparency in all interactions\
  • Willfulness to continuously develop skills and knowledge\
  • Self-awareness and emotional intelligence\
  • Tenacious and proactive approach to resolving conflicts\
  • Public speaking and presentation skills\
  • Ability to create engaging content and stories\
  • Project coordination and organization skills\
  • Fundraising and event management experience\
  • Collaboration and teamwork skills\
  • English language proficiency and cultural awareness\
  • International relations and diplomacy knowledge\
  • Industry-specific knowledge and certifications\
  • Success in attracting and retaining top talent\
  • Addressed an inclusive workplace culture\
  • Further developed effective communication and collaboration strategies\
  • Advanced my leadership skills and achievements\
  • Initiated employee recognition and reward programs\
  • Ideal candidate would have 3+ years of experience\
  • We value diversity, equity, and inclusion\
  • The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills\
  • In exchange for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package

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