Head Chef - Horwich
Salary: Up to 30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Schedule: Monday - Friday role!
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef for our dedicated catering team in Horwich, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this prestigious contract.
About the role
* Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Vending, Hospitality, and Coffee Shop.
* In a team of 9 with 1 direct report with up to 700 customers on site.
* Plan, organise, innovate, and direct the preparation and cooking of food to ensure the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
* Drive our and our clients' sustainability mission to be net zero by 2030.
* Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feels welcomed, supported, and developed.
* Focus on service execution and delivery excellence at all times.
* Drive sales through menu planning and promotions.
* Responsible for implementing and maintaining high levels of cleanliness, food safety, HS, and COSHH within the kitchen.
* Maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.
* Maintain the centre of excellence in food and customer service.
About You
* Previous experience in a similar role in contract catering.
* Ability to successfully motivate and manage a team to deliver consistent standards.
* Excellent and innovative culinary and presentation skills.
* Passionate about all things hospitality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Leads and inspires a team with a progressive mindset in developing people.
* A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting, and food costing.
* Stock and waste control experience.
* Understanding of food management systems HACCP, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Natasha's Law, Allergens, and Manual Handling.
About Us
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:
* Meal provided while on duty.
* Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.
* Aviva Digi care - Free annual healthcare check.
* Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical, and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards.
* Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
* Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards.
* On-going training & development and career pathways.
If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support, and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.
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!
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