Head Chef — High-Volume Catering Leader & Menu Innovator

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Usk; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP access & wider healthcare

Travel discounts with partner brands

Food shopping discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Family discounts & perks

Résumé du poste

Compass Group UK&I, in partnership with Restaurant Associates, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume catering operation. You will own the kitchen, drive food quality, profitability, GP performance, stock and purchasing controls, and develop a high-performing team across a fast-paced site.

You will create a fresh menu, deliver exceptional guest experiences, ensure food safety and compliance, and foster a positive culture with a strong commercial focus.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality food standards in busy catering.
• Strong commercial acumen including GP, stock control, purchasing, waste management and cost control.
• Ability to analyse performance and implement profitability initiatives while maintaining quality and service.
• Experience in menu planning and delivering a fresh food offer.
• Excellent organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of food safety, health & safety and compliance.
• Experience in contract/workplace catering or high-volume hospitality.

Responsabilités

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Take full ownership of the kitchen operation, ensuring high standards and consistency.
• Drive GP performance, stock and purchasing controls, and waste management.
• Develop menus and innovations to sustain a fresh and engaging food offer.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety policies.

Connaissances

Leadership

Food quality

GP & cost control

Performance analysis

Menu planning

Organizational skills

Food safety compliance

Contract catering experience

Description du poste

Compass Group UK&I, in partnership with Restaurant Associates, is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume catering operation. You will own the kitchen, drive food quality, profitability, GP performance, stock and purchasing controls, and develop a high-performing team across a fast-paced site.

You will create a fresh menu, deliver exceptional guest experiences, ensure food safety and compliance, and foster a positive culture with a strong commercial focus.