Executive Chef Director

2 days ago


Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Compass Group UK & Ireland Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Chef/Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team in Grantham. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for guiding and motivating your team to deliver exceptional service and food quality.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Compass Group UK & Ireland, one of the world's leading food and support services companies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and excellent customer service.
  • Develop and implement menus that meet customer expectations and drive sales growth.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and front-of-house areas.
  • Evaluate and optimize kitchen equipment usage to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Ensure compliance with Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.
  • Manage stock levels and ordering to minimize waste and optimize inventory.
Requirements
  • Proven culinary expertise and experience as a Chef Manager in a similar role or contract catering environment.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Familiarity with IT systems, including Microsoft Office and email.
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary: £30,276 per annum (DOE).
  • Free meals while on duty.
  • Free car parking.
  • Generous holiday entitlement (28 days incl. bank holidays, increasing by 3 days after 2 years service).
  • Financial wellbeing programme and preferential rates on salary finance products.
  • Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Holiday purchase scheme.
  • Share buy Scheme.
  • Recognition awards and Long Service Awards.
  • Employee networks and exclusive benefits site.
  • Discounts on entertainment, health, wellbeing, and travel.
  • Shopping discounts.
  • Vodafone discounts.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.


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