Head Chef South West England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity within one of our s in the Independent Schools Sector. We are seeking an Head Chef to lead on core feeding of pupils and staff. There is also a busy hospitality department. This is a new within our portfolio so we are seeking someone who can bring a fresh persepctive. As the Head Chef you will be an ambassador for Compass for all things food related, striving to innovate the food offer and keeping abreast of current food trends. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the catering industry. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary Please note: This role is ed to 48 weeks per year 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 students, staff and visitors at all times You'll be running a small kitchen producing great home cooked food for 80 covers Shift patterns are predominantly 0630-1430 or 1130-1930, with the added bonus of at least 1 weekend off a month Perfect role for an experience Head Chef looking for a better work life balance or a Sous Chef looking to progress in their career Adopt a hands on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering all employee dining along with an extensive range of pop ups. Possess an exceptional drive for quality and innovation Responsible for all aspects of food safety, Health & Safety and COSHH The Head Chef will 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 and recognising that customer engagement is key. Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends Ability to communicate at all levels Superb culinary skills Good financial understanding High standards and be quality driven Excellent organisational skills A 'Can do' attitude What we'll give: 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: Free Meals On Duty Parking 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 Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Who we are: Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/1207/74940003/52580673/SU Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone?s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength! Head Chef Salary £30000.00 Frequency Annual Job Reference com/1207/74940003/52580673/SU Type Full Time Closing Date 23 August, 2023 Job Category Chefs Business Unit Chartwells Location Sherborne, United Kingdom Posted on 12 July, 2023 Your name (required) Your email address (required) Receiver name (required) Your friend's email address (required) This form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA. By using this form you agree to the and . Send Spread the word Jobs in the same category This website is using cookies to improve your browsing experience. 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