Executive Chef - St Paul's School

Compass Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks an Executive Chef to deliver exceptional food services across multiple outlets in London. The role involves leading a passionate team, enhancing culinary creativity, and managing high standards in a busy environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and innovative culinary skills, alongside a commitment to quality.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced executive chef with a passion for food.
• Strong leadership and pastry skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume kitchen effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering team in preparing nutritious food daily.
• Oversee food preparation, ensuring high quality standards.
• Implement food safety procedures to control costs.

Skills

Culinary skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial literacy

Teamwork

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards for spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

What you'll be doing:

Chartwells Independents is the leading provider of catering and support services to independent schools in the UK. We deliver innovative catering, hospitality, and food services by creating imaginative menus with exceptional service.

Our chefs use seasonal produce and add their creativity to ensure great ingredients speak for themselves. We offer a diverse range of cuisines aligned with current trends to provide a memorable dining experience.

We develop our teams to enhance their skills, allowing them to showcase their passion and inspiration. You will support high-quality education by providing outstanding food and service to pupils and staff.

You will lead a team passionate about preparing fresh, nutritious food daily. This environment is complex and busy but offers a great work-life balance.

We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced Executive Chef to lead our catering team, producing outstanding food with the finest ingredients in a prestigious setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational chef to make a mark in the contract catering industry.

In return, we offer support, development opportunities, and a competitive salary.

More about the role:

• Deliver a range of catering services across multiple outlets in a complex environment
• Plan, organize, and oversee food preparation and cooking, maintaining quality standards
• Take responsibility for food production with a hands-on approach
• Drive sales through menu planning, promotions, and preferred suppliers
• Manage food safety, HSE, and COSHH compliance
• Implement and monitor food safety procedures to control costs and stay within budgets

Who you are:

• Innovative culinary and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Energetic and passionate about your work
• Ability to manage staff calmly and inspiringly
• Proactive in waste prevention
• Passionate about food
• Team player
• Organized and efficient
• Financially literate, understanding profit margins, purchasing, and food costing

About Us:

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across thousands of venues. Join us to grow your career with industry-leading opportunities, competitive pay, and excellent benefits at one of the UK's largest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and advance in their careers. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.