Culinary & Compliance Chef - Tonbridge

Culinary & Compliance Chef - Tonbridge

Tonbridge Full-Time 30000 - 31320 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Chartwells Independent

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a culinary team and ensure top-notch food service at a prestigious school.
  • Company: Join Compass Group, a leader in the catering industry with a focus on diversity.
  • Benefits: Enjoy term-time work, gym discounts, travel perks, and wellness classes.
  • Other info: Work-life balance with 48 weeks per year and opportunities for personal development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant environment while growing your culinary career.
  • Qualifications: 2+ years of catering experience and strong people management skills.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 31320 Β£ per year.

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:

  • Term time only (48 weeks per year)
  • Gym membership discount
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Working 5 out of 7 days. Please note: This role is contracted to 48 weeks per year.

Fantastic Opportunity at prestigious Independent School.

What you'll be doing:

  • To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations.
  • To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service.
  • Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification.
  • To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets.

More about the role:

  • Good Chef Skills
  • Good knowledge and experience of working with food
  • People Management
  • Communication
  • Results Orientation
  • Holding others accountable
  • Understanding Customers
  • Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Experience of leading and managing a small team of people
  • Minimum 2 years catering experience
  • Excellent financial acumen
  • I.T literate

About Us: As 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. 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!

Chartwells Independent

Contact Details:

Chartwells Independent Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Culinary & Compliance Chef - Tonbridge

Good Chef Skills
Knowledge of Food Preparation and Cooking
People Management
Communication Skills
Results Orientation
Accountability
Customer Understanding