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Gastronomy Director (Hiring Immediately), Glasgow
Client:
Compass Group
Location:
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
6
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
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:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Key Responsibilities:
* Creating an overall vision and plan for the food outlets.
* Designing innovative menus with the management team's support to suit the theme of the outlets.
* Designing dish rotation to fit the menu and keeping customers returning to try new offers.
* Developing menus and item pricing.
* Sourcing ingredients for the menus, and keeping stock levels fully up-to-date.
* Keeping the kitchen fully equipped with all the tools and inventory.
* Ensuring that the quality of food is consistently high and that hygiene standards are exceeded.
* Organising, employing, training new staff and motivating staff in the kitchen and on the restaurant floor.
* Organising budgets and finances for the kitchen.
* Assisting kitchen staff with food prep and dish creation.
* Purchasing food and supplies from vendors approved by the company.
Executive Chef Role Requirements:
* Excellent knowledge of culinary ingredients and practices.
* Technical cooking skills.
* Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff.
* Ability to delegate tasks.
* Organisational and administrative skills.
* To lead, demonstrate and deliver the highest of food standards in keeping with the company's principles.
* To align yourself with the Contract Manager to identify objectives for their business.
* Roll out the food concepts, offers and innovative ideas that are developed with the National Exec Chef.
* To lead in the overall food operational duties.
* To support the operations teams and location managers in delivery of quality food standards.
* To control and achieve agreed financial targets whilst maximising all commercial opportunities.
* To train, identify and support the development of chefs across the Kitchens you manage.
* To ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service, and expectations are consistently exceeded.
* To ensure all food is cooked, presented, and served in line with company standards.
* To attend any client or company meetings as requested.
Qualifications:
* 2+ years of culinary education.
* 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
* Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.
* Proficient knowledge of human resources management.
* Excellent knowledge of BOH systems, ordering and inventory.
* The successful candidate would need to have a City & Guilds 706/1&2 or NVQ level 3 in catering, or equivalent, with a CIEH Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering.
* Previous experience in a similar role is essential along with the ability to manage a team and work effectively under pressure.
About Us:
Job Reference: com/1902/555300/52718519/R/SU
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.
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