Wimbledon High School is a prestigious independent school with an excellent reputation. Our catering team prepares fresh, nutritious meals from scratch, serving approximately 1,000 pupils and staff each day. Alongside our breakfast and lunch service, we deliver a varied hospitality programme throughout the year, including canapé receptions, three‑course fine dining events and buffets.
More about the role
- We are seeking an experienced and talented Head Chef to join our fantastic team to produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients.
- 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, HS 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.
Who you are
- 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 organisational skills.
- Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers.
- A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing.
Benefits
We ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Monday to Friday, term time only.
- Free meals.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- 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.
- Discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more.
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets.
- Cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
- Sharing of discounts and offers with friends and family.
Please note: This role is contracted to 40.8 weeks per year.
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!
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