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Head Chef - Edinburgh

Compass Group PLC

Head Chef - Edinburgh

£32000

Compass Group PLC, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 5 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2fc5852768294f739c1ad1e387213bec

Full Job Description

  • The 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 times

  • Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach

  • Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers

  • Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HSE and COSHH

  • The 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 budgets.

    Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills

  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills

  • Energetic with a passion to do a great job

  • Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner

  • A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage

  • Demonstrates a passion for food

  • Team Player

  • Excellent organisation skills

  • Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers

  • A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing, including control

    Delivery of a range of food and catering services across a number of outlets in a complex, busy and multi-facetted environment

    Monday to Friday (mostly, with some school events)

  • Free on site parking

  • Free meals on duty

  • 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, 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