Regional Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Excellence in Education

Compass Group; Wealden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a talented culinary professional to oversee high-quality food preparation and service in educational settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, proven leadership skills, and experience in food safety compliance. This role entails managing food operations, delivering training, and ensuring exceptional service delivery while adhering to contractual standards. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered, encouraging a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Car or Car Allowance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Shopping discounts

Cash reward scheme

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Proven culinary background in foodservice or catering.
• Experience in education settings like schools or colleges.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the preparation and cooking of food.
• Deliver training to enhance food quality and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and HSE standards.

Skills

Culinary background

Leadership and coaching

Food safety compliance

Financial management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a talented culinary professional to oversee high-quality food preparation and service in educational settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, proven leadership skills, and experience in food safety compliance. This role entails managing food operations, delivering training, and ensuring exceptional service delivery while adhering to contractual standards. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are offered, encouraging a rewarding environment.