Head Chef

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef Manager to help us create exceptional food experiences for Inspire on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you bring your spark to Inspire? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Chef Manager position with Compass Group UK&I. Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities: Great operational training and development Life assurance scheme Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Access to some great high street discount vouchers Cycle to work scheme Onsite free car parking Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Identifying opportunities to improve our food service Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Our ideal Chef Manager will: Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Have experience in a similar Chef Manager role Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers Have a desire to succeed in your role Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability Have a safety-first mind set Passionate about food Job Reference: com/0810/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/R/BU #AD250CH&CO, a part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength