Group Head Chef

at  Compass Group

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
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

GROUP HEAD CHEF - COVERING HULL, NOTTINGHAM, DERBY AND SLOUGH

UP TO £40000
At Restaurant Associates our vision is simple - ‘Bringing people together with brilliant food, brilliant service and brilliant associates’
Our inspirational food is alive with flavor and nutrition, sourced in a socially responsible manner for the well-being of our customers, communities and the environment and we match this with the excellent service of our brilliant associates.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Group Head Chef. You will need to continually enhance the food offer, meet KPI targets, motivate and develop the culinary team within this prestigious contract.

More about the role:

• Uphold, maintain and where possible exceed the high standards of food production within the contract, complying with Company standards, in conjunction with the Unit Head Chefs.
• Enforce company Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations throughout the contract
• To oversee and authorise all plans for preparation and costing of all functions held within all messes.
• To lead, support and/or take part in all additional activities to promote ESS services and to assist in generating ideas to do so – both internal and external to the contract.
• Ensure that Central Compass food development procedures are rolled out effectively across the unit.
• To maintain stock levels in all messes and ensure stock rotation is taking place.
• Implement and maintain wastage control within all kitchens
• Responsible for ensuring all equipment and machinery is in working order and all repairs are reported and monitored
• Apply nutritional knowledge and ensure that a nutritional balance of meals are produced
• To act as Line Manager for all Head Chefs on site.
• Conduct regular training according to the requirements of the business and updates in legislation
• Conduct annual appraisals and create development plans for team

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 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

About Us
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK’s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Job Reference: com/0808/87198001/52601618/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

• Uphold, maintain and where possible exceed the high standards of food production within the contract, complying with Company standards, in conjunction with the Unit Head Chefs.
• Enforce company Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations throughout the contract
• To oversee and authorise all plans for preparation and costing of all functions held within all messes.
• To lead, support and/or take part in all additional activities to promote ESS services and to assist in generating ideas to do so – both internal and external to the contract.
• Ensure that Central Compass food development procedures are rolled out effectively across the unit.
• To maintain stock levels in all messes and ensure stock rotation is taking place.
• Implement and maintain wastage control within all kitchens
• Responsible for ensuring all equipment and machinery is in working order and all repairs are reported and monitored
• Apply nutritional knowledge and ensure that a nutritional balance of meals are produced
• To act as Line Manager for all Head Chefs on site.
• Conduct regular training according to the requirements of the business and updates in legislation
• Conduct annual appraisals and create development plans for tea