Head Chef

Compass Group

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the direction, coaching and leadership of the onsite catering team. Cost, plan, and deliver different cuisines and styles of food service. Be the go to person for the provision of catering services focusing on quality menu design, food preparation and service. Plan, supervise, and monitor the food production across functions and in house menu-based catering. Coordinate and ensure the operational and financial success of this business. Hands on leadership will ensure your success as you go the extra mile to deliver results. Engage with clients and customers with your proven communication and diplomacy skills to ensure operational excellence. Actively maintain a high standard of food safety, allergen awareness, and OHS. Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation. Oversee inventory, procurement, cost control and minimise food wastage.

Requirements

• Minimum Cert. III Commercial Cookery
• Proven experience leading a culinary team through busy service periods
• Experience in the delivery of corporate style functions
• Ability to navigate a team to success through leadership, training and safety compliance
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Proven experience multitasking and forward planning
• Passionate about food and familiar with using seasonal ingredients to create outstanding and memorable experiences for clients and students
• Experience in leading, mentoring and developing teams
• Has a Working with Children Check or able to obtain is required for this role

Nice To Haves

• Personable and ability to interact with clients and students alike
• Overflowing with ideas and able to demonstrate strength in creating culinary benchmarks in modern flavours, presentation and local produce
• A natural leader with a unique approach to education catering bringing flair, warmth and outstanding cuisine in a friendly casual setting
• Energetic, progressive, and creative who is able to remain pragmatic and focused in an ever changing and challenging environment
• Able to foster close and positive working relationships with staff, key clients and customers is essential

Responsibilities

• Direction, coaching and leadership of the onsite catering team
• Cost, plan, and deliver different cuisines and styles of food service
• Provision of catering services focusing on quality menu design, food preparation and service
• Plan, supervise, and monitor the food production across functions and in house menu-based catering
• Coordinate and ensure the operational and financial success of this business
• Engage with clients and customers with proven communication and diplomacy skills
• Maintain a high standard of food safety, allergen awareness, and OHS
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation
• Oversee inventory, procurement, cost control and minimise food wastage

Benefits

• Career Growth – Unlock your potential with our career pathway and my learning programmes within Compass Group.
• Paid parental leave opportunities.
• Easy access to 100+ retail discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees