Head Chef - Tonbridge

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:Better work/life balance with Term time only (34 weeks plus 5.6 weeks\’ holiday pay)Free meals on dutyLocal gym membershipContributory 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, Booking.com 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 familiesWorking 5 out of 7 daysPlease note: this will be term time only, 40 weeks per year.Fantastic Opportunity at prestigious Independent SchoolChartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. You will be part of a team that supports high quality education at this school by providing outstanding food and service to the pupils and staff. You will be a key part of a team who have a passion for preparing food daily using fresh ingredients. It all starts with enjoyment-great tasting, healthy food that pupils look forward to and really enjoy.What you\’ll be doing:We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Head Chef with a real passion for food where you can develop your career with the world’s leading food service and facilities management company. We’re successful and we deliver the sort of people – focused care that’s always in demand. So, add your talents to ours and see how far you can go as a Head Chef here.More about the role:Working for this prestigious client, we are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our fantastic team who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredientsThe Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all timesTaking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approachDriving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliersResponsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHHThe Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgetsWho you are:Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skillsExcellent Communication and Interpersonal skillsEnergetic with a passion to do a great jobAble to manage staff in a calm, inspirational mannerA forward-thinker who can prevent wastageDemonstrates a passion for foodTeam PlayerExcellent organisation skillsNumerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial driversA clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costingAbout 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/1901/43486001/52785795/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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!