Culinary Leader
3 days ago
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Culinary Leader to join our team in the Defence sector.
This is a full-time position, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and serving of high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the preparation and serving of high-quality food that meets our clients' expectations
- Implementing menu changes and new ideas
- Identifying opportunities to improve our food services and customer experience
- Listening to customer feedback and using it to improve our food services
- Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
- Representing our company and maintaining a positive brand image
- Monitoring inventory levels to ensure our kitchens are well-stocked
- Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Is passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
- Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
- Has experience supervising a team
- Has experience in a similar role as a Culinary Leader
- Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
- Has a flexible approach to working
The salary for this position is estimated to be around £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we support 250+ UK military establishments, high-profile police, secure environments, and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities.
We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.
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