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Executive Head Chef - Uxbridge

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Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Cowley, Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£55k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
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:

Free meals on duty

Subsidised gym membership

Subsidised car parking

Electric vehicle charging points

Wellness facilities

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, (url removed) 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

Overall Purpose of the Role

Lead the food production operations across multiple large and complex food service outlets with overall accountability for the quality and profitable delivery of all food production

Drive tech based ordering solutions

Delivery high volume summer School business

Duties/Tasks

Development, innovation and approval of menus

Manages the delivery of exclusive VIP functions and events

Ensures food quality standards are consistently achieved across all food service operations

Ensure all contract SLA are met in terms of food offering

Drive and support Hospitality and Delivered catering business on campus

Drive use of tech installed on campus to enhance sales and customer experience

Leadership of a health & safety culture across all food service operations

Leads the catering operations to ensure all food production, labour & GP targets are achieved across the contract/site

Contributes to the continuous improvement of contract performance as a key member of the contact leadership team

Leads the team through effective communication & performance management

Recruits, trains & develops the team ensuring there is a succession plan in place and supports the company Apprenticeship programme where applicable

Ensures food purchasing and stock management is managed effectively

Performs other tasks as reasonably requested

Person Specification

Competent to work within or lead, manage and develop the team

Acts in line with guidelines and procedures, to ensure the team operates to its maximum potential

Always strives to deliver above and beyond the expectations set by management, customer and client

Has a proven desire for the delivery of the highest quality of service and food offer obtainable

Has the drive to ensure that all results are attained in the most professional and honest manner

Essential

City & Guilds 706/1, 2 or NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification

Experience of leading a successful team

Influential leadership skills, able to inspire others

Experience in an Exec or Head Chef role at a similar level

Demonstrate innovation and strategic direction in food planning and menu development

Passion about food and customer service

Knowledge of working to a budget and achieving GP

Expert culinary skills

Business management within a kitchen environment

Desirable

What else would enable the individual to meet the requirements of the role

NVQ Lvl3 in professional cookery or equivalent

Intermediate food hygiene/Lvl3

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.

Job Reference: com/0605/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/SU #Universities & Colleges

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

Reference: 225078849

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Executive Head Chef - Uxbridge

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cowley, Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Other
Immediate Start
£55k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
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:

Free meals on duty

Subsidised gym membership

Subsidised car parking

Electric vehicle charging points

Wellness facilities

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, (url removed) 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

Overall Purpose of the Role

Lead the food production operations across multiple large and complex food service outlets with overall accountability for the quality and profitable delivery of all food production

Drive tech based ordering solutions

Delivery high volume summer School business

Duties/Tasks

Development, innovation and approval of menus

Manages the delivery of exclusive VIP functions and events

Ensures food quality standards are consistently achieved across all food service operations

Ensure all contract SLA are met in terms of food offering

Drive and support Hospitality and Delivered catering business on campus

Drive use of tech installed on campus to enhance sales and customer experience

Leadership of a health & safety culture across all food service operations

Leads the catering operations to ensure all food production, labour & GP targets are achieved across the contract/site

Contributes to the continuous improvement of contract performance as a key member of the contact leadership team

Leads the team through effective communication & performance management

Recruits, trains & develops the team ensuring there is a succession plan in place and supports the company Apprenticeship programme where applicable

Ensures food purchasing and stock management is managed effectively

Performs other tasks as reasonably requested

Person Specification

Competent to work within or lead, manage and develop the team

Acts in line with guidelines and procedures, to ensure the team operates to its maximum potential

Always strives to deliver above and beyond the expectations set by management, customer and client

Has a proven desire for the delivery of the highest quality of service and food offer obtainable

Has the drive to ensure that all results are attained in the most professional and honest manner

Essential

City & Guilds 706/1, 2 or NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification

Experience of leading a successful team

Influential leadership skills, able to inspire others

Experience in an Exec or Head Chef role at a similar level

Demonstrate innovation and strategic direction in food planning and menu development

Passion about food and customer service

Knowledge of working to a budget and achieving GP

Expert culinary skills

Business management within a kitchen environment

Desirable

What else would enable the individual to meet the requirements of the role

NVQ Lvl3 in professional cookery or equivalent

Intermediate food hygiene/Lvl3

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.

Job Reference: com/0605/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/SU #Universities & Colleges

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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Reference: 225078849

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