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As a Head Chef at Whipsnade Zoo, you will inspire a culinary team and deliver exciting food offerings. This role demands creativity, excellent management skills, and a passion for food to ensure high-quality culinary experiences in a prestigious setting.
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:
This is a fantastic role for a natural leader to inspire an amazing food offer and have the autonomy to build and mould their own team at Whipsnade Zoo.
What you'll be doing:
Head Chef -Whipsnade Zoo
Retail Restaurants /some C + E
Daytime Shifts = Good Work Life Balance
Our food is crafted onsite by passionate people using the best ingredients and we know that a balanced, plant focused, natural, fresh and sustainable menu will increase the productivity of our customers and keep them motivated and happy whilst at work.
We provide amazing food, create inviting spaces, and develop engaging environments that inspire, motivate and unite our customers.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef to lead and inspire our Culinaryteam, to produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly prestigious unit.
If you are innovative and creative Head Chef role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!
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 customers and clients at all times
Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach
Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers
Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH
The Head Chef will also 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:
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, 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/2804/93179001/52735478/SU #RA Venues
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!