Executive Culinary Director

2 weeks ago

Central Inverclyde, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time
About the Role:

Chartwells Independents is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service.

As a Head Chef, you will be leading a team who share the same passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis in a complex, busy and multi-facetted environment. This is a great opportunity to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Delivery of a range of food and catering services across a number of outlets in a complex, busy and multi-facetted environment
  • The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times
  • Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach
  • Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers
  • Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HSE and COSHH
  • The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.
Requirements:
  • Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Energetic with a passion to do a great job
  • Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner
  • A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage
  • Demonstrates a passion for food
  • Team Player
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers
  • A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing, including control

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