Head Chef - London

Head Chef - London
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We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesHEAD CHEF | BUTE HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL | 45,00040 hours per week | Term time only, 42.6 weeks per year | Monday to FridayLodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is recruiting an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the catering team at Bute House Preparatory School for Girls.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a busy school catering operation, creating exciting, fresh and nutritious food while delivering a high-quality dining experience for pupils and staff. You'll bring creativity, strong leadership and commercial awareness to a role where food quality, service and teamwork are central to success.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGLeading and motivating the catering team, creating a positive and supportive working environmentTaking a hands-on approach to food preparation, cooking and presentationPlanning and delivering varied, seasonal menus using fresh, quality ingredientsOverseeing food production and service across the catering operationDriving sales and supporting menu promotions in line with company standardsManaging stock, purchasing and suppliers while minimising wasteMonitoring food costs, budgets and profit margins to support commercial performanceMaintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene, allergen management, HSE and COSHH complianceEnsuring food monitoring procedures and kitchen processes are followed consistentlyWorking collaboratively with the school to deliver an excellent catering serviceWHO YOU AREAn experienced Head Chef with a passion for fresh food and innovative menu planningA confident leader who can inspire, develop and support a catering teamSkilled in food preparation, cooking and presentationOrganised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environmentKnowledgeable about food safety, allergens, hygiene and kitchen safetyCommercially aware, with an understanding of purchasing, budgeting, food costing and profit marginsNumerate and computer literate, with strong communication and interpersonal skillsA team player who takes pride in delivering excellent food and customer serviceIf you are an enthusiastic Head Chef looking to lead a school catering team and deliver an outstanding food experience, we'd love to hear from you.About UsAs part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Job Reference: com/0710/92404001/52814763/R/SU #Lodestone HouseCompass 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. xrexnqw We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!