Executive Chef — Lead Kitchen, Menus & GP Growth

Compass Group; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global catering organization in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations. This role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a passion for exceptional food and service. Responsibilities include developing innovative menus, managing kitchen teams, and ensuring food quality. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum and a stable working pattern of 5 days out of 7. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior chef looking to make a significant impact in a market-leading organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable working pattern

Opportunity for autonomy and influence

Work with a global organization

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or above.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Commercially focused with experience in driving sales and GP.
• Confident, professional, and a natural people person.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and deliver innovative menus while maintaining consistently high standards.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and compliance are delivered at all times.
• Lead, manage, and inspire a kitchen team.
• Drive client participation, facilitate client meetings, tastings, and showcases.
• Manage costs, grow sales, and deliver GP in line with budget expectations.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

People management

Job description

A global catering organization in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations. This role requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a passion for exceptional food and service. Responsibilities include developing innovative menus, managing kitchen teams, and ensuring food quality. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum and a stable working pattern of 5 days out of 7. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior chef looking to make a significant impact in a market-leading organization.