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Executive Head Chef

United Kingdom, Croydon Employment contract 55000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Fantastic Opportunity at prestigious Private School. Compass Group is the leading provider of catering and support services in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service solutions by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service. And our people are even better! We know as a company that great food comes from great ingredients. Our Chefs use seasonal produce, adding their own individual creativity to let the food speak for itself. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a diverse range of cuisines that keep up to date with today’s trends ensuring we offer a great dining experience. We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage. You will be leading a large team of individuals that supports high quality food, in a exceptional environment that promotes passion and enthusiasm, along with passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis. We are looking for a talented and experienced Executive Chef to join a great existing team at this prospective and prestigious contract, helping us to further enhance the food offer working alongside the senior leadership team on site. This is busy and challenging role, and requires exceptionally talented individuals. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

Job Responsibility

  • 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
  • Adopt a hands on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering pupil and staff feeding along with an extensive range of hospitality and events
  • Possess an exceptional drive for quality for Hospitality events
  • Responsible for all aspects of food safety, H&S and COSHH
  • Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a role as Executive Chef or Head Chef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers and making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them
  • Have great people skills and able to communicate at all levels, lead, develop, train, motivate and inspire a large team
  • Show a real passion for food whilst demonstrating excellent customer service
  • Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends
  • Superb culinary skills
  • Excellent financial understanding
  • High standards and be quality driven
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • A 'Can do' attitude and hands on approach

What we offer

  • Free meals on duty
  • Free on site parking
  • 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
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