Jobs at Compass Group in United States

Head Chef - HMS Belfast

5 out of 7 days

£45000

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? At RA Venues, we're passionate about creating unforgettable dining experiences at some of the UK's most iconic cultural and heritage destinations. We're on the lookout for a talented, enthusiastic, and innovative Head Chef to lead our dedicated catering team aboard the historic HMS Belfast!

We believe in rewarding hard work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to a Digital GP for you and your family, along with extensive healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Grocery discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets for those well-deserved movie nights
• Wow Points for every pound spent, redeemable on a wide range of brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes to help you unwind
• Shareable discounts for friends and family

As our Head Chef, you'll be a culinary ambassador for RA Venues, driving innovation and excellence in food quality, presentation, and style. You'll work closely with our catering team to ensure every dish is a masterpiece while maintaining our reputation for outstanding service.

• Plan, organise, and direct food preparation and cooking to enhance our quality reputation.
• Take a hands-on approach to food production, covering employee dining and pop-up events.
• Lead a passionate team, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Monitor kitchen costs and implement budgetary controls.

Our ideal Head Chef will have:

• Proven experience in a Head Chef role, managing large-scale catering while maintaining a personal touch.
• A big personality with exceptional leadership and people skills.
• A genuine passion for food and customer service, with a keen eye for current food trends.
• Strong culinary skills, financial understanding, and outstanding organisational abilities.
• A can-do attitude, ready to inspire and innovate.

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 workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.