Head Chef - BirminghamMonday - Friday role (occasional weekends will be required to suit business needs)As Head Chef you will be reporting to the General Manager and you'll be responsible for the food offer of the site which includes staff and delegate feeding from a newly refurbished restaurant, also the daytime & evening conference facility, ranging from an offer of tea & biscuits to a sit-down dinner for 200 plus. You will also be overseeing the food offer within the other sites in the contract.More about the role:The 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 timesAdopt a hands on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering employee dining along with an extensive range of hospitality.Possess an exceptional drive for quality for Hospitality eventsResponsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHHThe 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.Who you are:Proven experience in a role as Head Chef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers but at the same time making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them.Have a 'big personality' .Great people skills and be able to lead, develop, train and inspire a large team.Have a real passion for food and customer service along with bags of enthusiasm.Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trendsAbility to communicate at all levelsSuperb culinary skillsGood financial understandingHigh standards and be quality drivenExcellent organisational skillsA \'Can do\' attitudeWe 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:Contributory 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.com 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 familiesAbout UsAs 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/2910/42758001/52691765/SUCompass 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