Executive Chef and Team Leader

4 days ago


Henlow, United Kingdom Compass UK & Ireland Full time

As an Executive Chef and Team Leader, you'll play a crucial role in creating exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. With Compass UK & Ireland, a market-leading food service company in the UK, you'll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Your estimated annual salary will be around £25,000 - £30,000, depending on your experience. Your shift patterns will be 5 out of 7 days. In this role, you'll oversee the preparation and serving of high-quality food that delights our clients and customers, while ensuring the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  1. Preparation and presentation of high-quality food that meets our customers' expectations
  2. Implementation of menu changes and culinary innovation
  3. Identification and implementation of opportunities to improve our food services
  4. Collection and actioning of customer feedback to enhance our food services
  5. Collaboration with the culinary team to develop new menus and food concepts
  6. Representation of Defence and maintenance of a positive brand image
  7. Inventory management to ensure efficient kitchen operations
  8. Supervision of kitchen cleaning and hygiene practices
  9. Adherence to food handling, hygiene, and health and safety regulations

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Passionate about delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service
  • Holding a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification
  • Experience in supervising a team and leading culinary operations
  • Relevant experience in a similar Executive Chef and Team Leader role
  • Food Hygiene certification
  • Flexible approach to working and adapting to changing circumstances


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