Head Chef - Moreton in Marsh Up to £36,400 per annum Monday - Friday 7am - 3.30pm or 11.30am - 8pm Monday - Thursday & Friday 7am - 3.30pm Complimentary sports centre membership inclusive of swimming pool and full gym facilities Spice Up Your Next Career Move!
Are you a talented and enthusiastic Head Chef ready to lead a team in crafting outstanding culinary experiences?
We're looking for a passionate Head Chef to join our dedicated catering team at The Fire Service College in Moreton In Marsh , where you'll create exceptional dishes using the finest and freshest ingredients.
In this prestigious contract, you'll have the chance to make a real impact, balancing creativity with leadership, all within the UK's leading food service company.
What You'll Do: Deliver services across breakfast, lunch, dinner, hospitality, Retail and a coffee shop be part of a team of 75, with 8 direct reports, serving up to 150-600 customers on-site.
Plan, organise, and direct the preparation and cooking of food, ensuring high standards at all times Support our sustainability mission to achieve net zero by 2030 Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feels supported and developed Focus on service execution and delivering excellence in every dish Drive sales through innovative menu planning and promotions Maintain food safety, health & safety, and COSHH compliance within the kitchen Control stock, waste, and costs, ensuring all operations stay within budget What You'll Bring: Previous experience in a similar Head Chef role, ideally within contract catering Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team to deliver consistent results A passion for hospitality and innovative culinary skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to inspire a team and develop a progressive, positive working environment A solid understanding of profit margins, purchasing policies, budgeting, and food costing Experience in stock and waste control Strong knowledge of food management systems (HACCP, Food Safety, Health & Safety), including Natasha's Law and allergen management Why 14Forty is Your Next Best Move: We ensure you're rewarded for your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products Aviva DigiCare - free annual healthcare check Medicash - discounted health cash plan covering dental, optical, and medical treatments for you and your family Pension scheme and life assurance Holiday purchase scheme and Sharebuy scheme Employee Assistance Programme Recognition awards, including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards Employee-led networks for support and development Access to our exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work) for discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping Vodafone discounts On-going training and career development opportunities As part of Compass Group, you'll have the chance to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development.
Diversity Is Our Strength At Compass Group UK&I, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true selves and have equal opportunities for career advancement.
We celebrate diversity and believe that it drives innovation and excellence, allowing our colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential.
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