Regional Executive Chef: Lead Education Kitchens & Growth

Compass Group UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider in the UK is seeking an Executive Chef to ensure high culinary performance across educational institutions. This role involves managing a team of chefs, ensuring compliance with food standards, and driving profitability through innovation and quality. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in culinary leadership, experience in large-scale food service, and strong communication skills. This position offers a range of benefits including a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven track record of hands-on culinary leadership within a large-scale food service environment.
• Experience delivering sustainable, education-appropriate food offers across multiple service channels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary performance across all schools, ensuring high food standards.
• Manage a team of Regional Executive Chefs and provide hands-on culinary support.
• Drive profitability and growth through food quality and innovation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Commercial acumen

Presentation skills

Team development

Strong communication

Job description

A leading catering provider in the UK is seeking an Executive Chef to ensure high culinary performance across educational institutions. This role involves managing a team of chefs, ensuring compliance with food standards, and driving profitability through innovation and quality. The ideal candidate should have a proven background in culinary leadership, experience in large-scale food service, and strong communication skills. This position offers a range of benefits including a pension scheme and career development opportunities.