Executive Chef London, England
Job description
Executive Chef
85k Basic plus bonus
Iconic London venue!
Levy UK are on the lookout for a fantastic and creative Executive Chef at one of our amazing London venues!
NATURE AND SCOPE OF ROLE:
To lead the culinary vision upholding the Levy Promise and ethos to serve authentic, local, seasonal, and sustainable food across the venue reporting into the venue Director. Working alongside the Business Director, to continuously improve standards, increase the quality and presentation of match / event day catering and in line with our Levy net zero targets, drive profit in a sustainable manner for the above-named sites.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In liaison with other lead chefs, create an innovative culinary vision and concepts across the venue work streams
Drive quality, presentation, and flavour. Innovate, Challenge and Deliver
Set standards to increase the quality of C&E, Exhibition & retail offers and ensure all food standards are met across all areas
Report and deliver quarterly food and drink trends
Drive and support a team vision around sustainability, sourcing and seasonality
Support the wider Levy team as required
Support on the Training and Skills Hub project in the London region
Play an integral part in delivery of retail
Engage and integrate into the Levy Culinary leadership team
Take responsibility for co-ordinating, training and the delivery of all dish development
Plan, lead and execute projects both individually or part of a team to achieve desired standards
Attend leadership team meetings
Support & input in C&E planning as required
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement a 2 year Chef succession plan
Provide support and guidance to create strong teams with a joined up culinary vision
Pre plan with venue Staffing & Head Chef to ensure adequate resources are available
Maintain in-depth technical knowledge and skills required for the role
Actively seek verbal feedback from our clients on a regular basis
Agree and implement actions to make improvements to food service
Embrace apprentice opportunities
Promote a people first culture across all areas of responsibility
Working with Lead HR Business Partner & Head of L & D, to ensure development and succession plans are in place.
Support team to achieve Levy net zero targets
THE PERSON
- Proven track record of delivering large scale C&E events
- Excellent culinary skills
- Broad product knowledge and passion for a wider range of food offerings in C&E, Exhibition & retail
- Have worked and participated in a senior culinary community and supported with concept development and implementation of new food concepts.
- Is an advocate of sustainability by supporting waste management, reducing plastics, reducing salt and sugar whilst championing plant based dining.
Who we are:
Levy UK + Ireland is the sports and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland. It is the market leader in the provision of legendary food and drink experiences at some of the UK’s most significant sporting, arena, and leisure venues.
Through strong client partnerships, Levy UK + Ireland creates bespoke food concepts, service standards and pioneering design, implementing a guest-first approach and ongoing innovation at each venue. With a company-wide passion for food, Levy UK + Ireland creates menus and food experiences that feature fantastic seasonal dishes, with a strong focus on British ingredients.
As well as providing tailor-made concepts for its clients, Levy UK + Ireland also delivers corporate hospitality, event catering, venue sourcing and support services, through its portfolio of businesses. These include Keith Prowse, Payne and Gunter, and Lime Venue Portfolio.
Website https://levy.co.uk/
LinkedIn Levy UK
Twitter @Levy_UK
Instagram @Levy_UK_ Ireland
Facebook @Levy_UK
Levy UK + Ireland is a sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland which is part of Compass Group Plc, the world's leading foodservice company. We specialise in providing food, vending and related services on our clients' premises. The company operates across the core sectors of Business + Industry, Defence, Offshore + Remote Site, Healthcare, Education, Sports + Leisure and Vending with an established brand portfolio.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
Compass Group UK+I
