Culinary Experience Manager

4 weeks ago


Ascot, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom Chartwells - Schools Full time
We are seeking a talented Head Chef to join our team at Chartwells - Schools. As a Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for our clients and customers. Your key responsibilities will include preparing delicious, high-quality food, identifying opportunities to improve our food service, creating a positive kitchen environment, delivering our tasty food concepts, representing Compass Group UK&I, and maintaining a positive brand image. Our ideal candidate will hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, have experience in a similar Head Chef role, and be a brilliant communicator. If you are passionate about food and have a desire to succeed in your role, we encourage you to apply.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
* Identify opportunities to improve our food service
* Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
* Deliver our tasty food concepts to our customers
* Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image
* Order food, look after stock control, and control food waste
* Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
* Manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets
* Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
* Comply with Health & Safety regulations

**Requirements:**

* Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
* Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
* Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
* Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
* Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
* Have a desire to succeed in your role
* Possess the ability to work under pressure
* Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
* Have a safety-first mind set
* Passionate about food

**About Chartwells - Schools:**

Chartwells - Schools is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.

**Equal Opportunities:**

Compass Group UK&I 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.

**Contact Information:**

Please submit your application through our website. We look forward to hearing from you.

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