Head Chef: High-Volume Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Compass Group UK; Hillyfields; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development

Pension scheme

Access to Healthcare App

Holiday allowance

Life assurance

Wellbeing strategy

Recognition schemes

Volunteering days

Job summary

Compass Group UK is looking for a Head Chef to join the team at Ordnance Survey. In this role, you will lead a kitchen team and produce fresh, seasonal food while ensuring high standards of quality and customer service.

You'll work on innovative menus and manage multiple food service options for up to 450 people daily. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including personal development, pension scheme, and healthcare support.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume catering operations.
• Passionate about fresh food and modern food trends.
• Strong communicator with excellent people skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small kitchen team and deliver excellent customer experience.
• Produce and serve fresh, seasonal food for up to 450 people.
• Oversee a varied food offer including hot counter service and deli bar.
• Work with Catering Manager to create innovative menus.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality and kitchen compliance.
• Build strong relationships with customers and understand their needs.
• Manage stock, ordering, and food costs.
• Support and develop the team through positive leadership.

Skills

High-volume catering

Fresh food knowledge

People skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Job description

Compass Group UK is looking for a Head Chef to join the team at Ordnance Survey. In this role, you will lead a kitchen team and produce fresh, seasonal food while ensuring high standards of quality and customer service.

You'll work on innovative menus and manage multiple food service options for up to 450 people daily. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including personal development, pension scheme, and healthcare support.