Executive Head Chef - Uxbridge

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free meals on dutySubsidised gym membershipSubsidised car parkingElectric vehicle charging pointsWellness facilitiesContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesWorking 5 out of 7 days Overall Purpose of the Role Lead the food production operations across multiple large and complex food service outlets with overall accountability for the quality and profitable delivery of all food productionDrive tech based ordering solutionsDelivery high volume summer School business Duties/Tasks Development, innovation and approval of menusManages the delivery of exclusive VIP functions and eventsEnsures food quality standards are consistently achieved across all food service operationsEnsure all contract SLA are met in terms of food offeringDrive and support Hospitality and Delivered catering business on campusDrive use of tech installed on campus to enhance sales and customer experienceLeadership of a health & safety culture across all food service operationsLeads the catering operations to ensure all food production, labour & GP targets are achieved across the contract/siteContributes to the continuous improvement of contract performance as a key member of the contact leadership teamLeads the team through effective communication & performance managementRecruits, trains & develops the team ensuring there is a succession plan in place and supports the company Apprenticeship programme where applicableEnsures food purchasing and stock management is managed effectivelyPerforms other tasks as reasonably requested Person Specification Competent to work within or lead, manage and develop the teamActs in line with guidelines and procedures, to ensure the team operates to its maximum potentialAlways strives to deliver above and beyond the expectations set by management, customer and clientHas a proven desire for the delivery of the highest quality of service and food offer obtainableHas the drive to ensure that all results are attained in the most professional and honest manner Essential City & Guilds 706/1, 2 or NVQ Level 3 or similar qualificationExperience of leading a successful teamInfluential leadership skills, able to inspire othersExperience in an Exec or Head Chef role at a similar levelDemonstrate innovation and strategic direction in food planning and menu developmentPassion about food and customer serviceKnowledge of working to a budget and achieving GPExpert culinary skillsBusiness management within a kitchen environment Desirable What else would enable the individual to meet the requirements of the roleNVQ Lvl3 in professional cookery or equivalentIntermediate food hygiene/Lvl3 About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com SU & Colleges 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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!