Prepare high-quality food, improve food service, create a positive kitchen environment, deliver food concepts, represent Compass Group UK&I, and manage budgets.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare delicious, high-quality food
* Identify opportunities to improve food service
* Create a positive kitchen environment
* Deliver food concepts to customers
* Represent Compass Group UK&I
* Order food, manage stock control, and control food waste
* Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities
* Manage budgets and meet financial targets
* Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
* Comply with Health & Safety regulations
* Requirements:
* Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
* Create a positive work environment
* Be a brilliant communicator
* Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
* Strive for excellence
* Take initiative and make decisions
* Have a desire to succeed
* Possess the ability to work under pressure
* Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
* Have a safety-first mindset
* Be passionate about food
* Benefits:
* Free meal or equivalent subsidy
* Exclusive travel discounts
* Discounts on food shop
* Quick access to Digital GP and healthcare benefits
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Regular emails with discounts and savings
* Cash rewards for spending
* Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
* Share discounts with friends and family
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports 250+ UK military establishments, high-profile police, secure environments, and government sites. We look for people passionate about delivering excellent customer service to join our teams.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.