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Job DescriptionWe 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:\n\nContributory pension scheme\n\nGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes\n\nQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits\n\nExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more\n\nSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more\n\nUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster\n\nReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands\n\nUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes\n\nYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families\n\nWe 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:Monday to Friday (mostly, with some school events)\n\nFree on site parking\n\nFree meals on duty\n\nContributory pension scheme\n\nGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes\n\nQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits\n\nExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more\n\nSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more\n\nUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster\n\nReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands\n\nUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes\n\nYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families\n\nWhat you'll be doing:\nChartwells Independents is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service.\n We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage.\nYou will be leading a team who share the same passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis. This is a complex, busy and multi-facetted environment that also offers a great work life balance.\n\nIn return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.\nMore about the role:Delivery of a range of food and catering services across a number of outlets in a complex, busy and multi-facetted environment\n\nThe Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times\n\nTaking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach\n\nDriving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers\n\nResponsible for all aspects of food safety, HSE and COSHH\n\nThe Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.\n\nWho you are:Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills\n\nExcellent Communication and Interpersonal skills\n\nEnergetic with a passion to do a great job\n\nAble to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner\n\nA forward-thinker who can prevent wastage\n\nDemonstrates a passion for food\n\nTeam Player\n\nExcellent organisation skills\n\nNumerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers\n\nA clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing, including control\n\nAbout Us\n\nAs 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.\n\nJob Reference: com/1203/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/SU #Independent\n\nCompass 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