This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

• Salary: £57,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Working pattern: 40 hours per week, (Monday-Friday) - 6.30/6.45am - 3/3.30pm
• Location: LondonEC2M 4UJ

• Overall management of the kitchen operation reporting into the Executive Chef and working closely with the Chef Director
• Manage 6 Sous Chefs and wider kitchen team of 23
• To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard  
• To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus  
• To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations 
• To be creative when menu planning and including the client and customers  
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard 
• Provide feedback and coaching on performance  
• To ensure that the kitchen team have completed up to date COSSH and Food Hygiene training

• Previous experience managing a large team in a fast paced environment providing fresh food daily
• Passion for providing creative, fresh food menus daily, aware of current food trends in London
• Previous experience in contract catering would be advantageous

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers