Overview
Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience
Shift hours: Permanent
Looking for a quality life/work balance? Most ESS Military sites operate on single shifts. No more split shifts or late-night finishes*! Mainly Monday – Friday, with occasional weekends/evenings.
ESS are looking or a talented and passionate SITE EXECUTIVE CHEF to join the Catering Team at RAF Cosford. WV7 3EX
In return you will receive;
- Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience
- Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
- Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
- Pension contribution
- Experience working on large events and competitions
- Great work life balance through great shift patterns and ability to easily take holiday during Easter, Summer, and a better benefit of minimal shifts during the Christmas period, these are when we become quieter on our sites
- Free on shift meal
- Career progression opportunities
RAF Cosford is a military base in the West Midlands based between Telford and Wolverhampton, Shropshire. The base is fully operational and feeds and accommodates up to 3,500 service personnel.
This is a hands-on role across multiple kitchens, working closely alongside the Managers and Catering leads
As the site Executive Chef you will be responsible for the:
- Delivering a range of food and catering services across several outlets within a busy catering environment.
- Planning, organising and directing tfood services ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is always enhanced with customers and clients
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of contract performance as a key member of the contact leadership team.
- Leading the team through effective communication & performance management
- Planning, organising and executing banquets and functions of all levels and size
- Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning, promotions and preferred suppliers
- Leading a health & safety culture across all food service operations
In addition you will also be required to
- Lead the catering operations to ensure all food production, labour & GP targets are achieved across the contract/site
- Recruit, trains & develop the team ensuring successions plans are in place and the company Apprenticeship programme is supported where applicable
- Ensure food purchasing and stock management is managed effectively
Our ideal candidate will have
- Excellent and Innovative culinary and presentation skills
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
- The energy and passion to deliver great results
- The ability to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner
- A forward-thinking approach and ability to make changes happen
- A passion for food
- Excellent organisation skills and team ethos
Reference: compass/TP/1572232/105797
Location: Albrighton, Wolverhampton
