Creative Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Compass Group Ireland; Newcastle West; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Ireland is seeking an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis (39 hours per week) to prepare and serve high-quality food for clients and customers. The role involves overseeing menus, inventory management, and maintaining hygiene standards to uphold our brand.

You'll join a market-leading food service company and have opportunities to progress within the organisation. The ideal candidate will hold relevant City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications, have experience supervising a team, and

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve our services.
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing Compass Group Ireland and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service

Team supervision experience

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group Ireland is seeking an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis (39 hours per week) to prepare and serve high-quality food for clients and customers. The role involves overseeing menus, inventory management, and maintaining hygiene standards to uphold our brand.

You'll join a market-leading food service company and have opportunities to progress within the organisation. The ideal candidate will hold relevant City & Guilds or NVQ qualifications, have experience supervising a team, and