Head Food Service Specialist

4 days ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Compass Group UK & Ireland Full time
About the Opportunity

We are excited to offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Culinary Experience Coordinator to join our team at Chartwells. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service, with a strong track record of supervising a team and implementing menu changes. You will also hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, as well as a Food Hygiene certificate.

As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Chartwells is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Overseeing and implementing menu changes
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
  • Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
  • Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
  • Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
  • Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
  • Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations
Requirements
  • Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Experience supervising a team
  • Experience in a similar Chef role
  • Food Hygiene certificate
  • Flexible approach to working
What We Offer

As a Culinary Experience Coordinator with Chartwells, you can expect a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. You will also receive comprehensive training and development opportunities, as well as a chance to work with a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector.



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