Lead Chef - High-Volume Workplace Dining, Canary Wharf

Compass Group PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking a hands-on Head Chef for a busy workplace dining operation in Canary Wharf. You will lead a kitchen team of chefs, managing four counters, a salad bar and deli, with around 800 lunches daily, plus breakfast.

You’ll drive quality, consistency and presentation in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong leadership in a high-volume, contract catering setting, with a focus on profitability, menu costing and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume workplace dining or contract catering.
• Proven leadership and people development skills.
• Commercial awareness with focus on cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen 팀 with a hands-on approach.
• Oversee menu planning and costing, ensuring quality at high volumes.
• Manage purchasing, stock, waste and daily performance reporting.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety and allergen procedures are followed.
• Maintain recipe standards and consistency across all services.

Job description

Compass Group PLC is seeking a hands-on Head Chef for a busy workplace dining operation in Canary Wharf. You will lead a kitchen team of chefs, managing four counters, a salad bar and deli, with around 800 lunches daily, plus breakfast.

You’ll drive quality, consistency and presentation in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong leadership in a high-volume, contract catering setting, with a focus on profitability, menu costing and team development.