Executive Chef: Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

Compass Group PLC; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a passionate Chef to prepare high-quality food and oversee menu changes. The role includes ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining hygiene standards while managing the kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will hold NVQ qualifications and have experience in a similar position. This position offers a vibrant work environment valuing development opportunities and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Act on customer feedback to enhance services.
• Support creation of new menus and food concepts.
• Maintain a positive brand image.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Team supervision

Flexible working approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a passionate Chef to prepare high-quality food and oversee menu changes. The role includes ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining hygiene standards while managing the kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will hold NVQ qualifications and have experience in a similar position. This position offers a vibrant work environment valuing development opportunities and employee wellbeing.