Retail Head Chef - 02£50337 per annumWho We Are:Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world\'s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.We are culinary champions - it\'s what we do and it\'s what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.Focussed on ?doing the right thing\' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.We collaborate with some of the UK\'s most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare checkExclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema ticketsHealth & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and ExpediaShopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping CardsMeals on dutyVodaphone discountsPension scheme and Life AssuranceEmployee Assistance Programme23 days + BH\'s and additional day off for your birthday2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year backCompetitive and supportive family benefitsDay off for baby\'s first birthdayHoliday purchase schemeOn-going training & development and career pathwaysProfessional subscriptions paidFinancial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance productsOverall Purpose of the RoleTo assist with the organisation and planning of recipe specifications for Retail Kitchens on Level 0, 1 and 4, including other parts of the business with a view to be overall holder of signature specifications across Levy UK retail. Passionate about food, and fully committed to the Levy Cares charter, its vision and goals. Assist in the running of the retail culinary department and the staff within the kitchen in accordance with and to the standards required by Levy UK, the contract specification and statutory regulations. Alongside the Exec Head Chef assist in the overall delivery of efficient and effective management of the kitchen under their control, providing a quality service. Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification. To ensure the efficient, economical and sustainable use.Key Accountabilities Quality of WorkTo supervise the preparation and cooking of sufficient food to provide the agreed amount of customer choice with minimum wastageTo ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene proceduresTo ensure food is prepared to required standards checking for taste, presentation and qualityTo ensure food is served promptly and work is carried out quickly and efficiently to keep up when busyTo ensure all food sent out is correctly garnishedTo ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods avoid wastage and keep down costsTo assist in completion of relevant paperwork reproduction and wastage sheets, cleaning records etcTo ensure the kitchen and service area are clean, tidy and attractive during serviceCarry out accurate weekly stock takesCost of FoodAnalyse and manage effectively all in unit food costsEnsure full purchasing compliance Monitor and manage GPAll food wastage is recorded and minimised in accordance with the Levy Cares charterEnsure all customer requirements are communicated to all departments in advance to ensure effective planningEnsure food development and menu planning is both sustainable and seasonalTo assist in the planning of menus ensuring that they achieve and maintain the budgeted food costsUnit CostComplete labour schedule within the labour budgetEffectively minimise any agency and overtime spendAdjust labour schedule in line with salesAnalyse and manage effectively all retail unit costsEnsure budgets are understood and achieved Ensure all costs are managed effectively within budgetConsumer sales and MarketingEnsure all company promotions are correctly implemented (where applicable) Ensure all products are correctly costed to meet financial targetsIdentify any additional opportunities and discuss with line managerEnsure all retail areas are adequately stocked at all timesEnsure all customer requirements are delivered in line with the expectation In accordance with the Levy Sustainability charter ensure menus, ingredients and disposables are adhered toTo ensure you know all about the food being prepared and cooked so can advise customers on allergens To prepare and cook sufficient food to provide the agreed amount of customer choice with minimum wastage To carry out the directions of more senior members of the kitchen brigade, ensuring that you coordinate the efforts of more junior membersTo ensure food is prepared to required standards checking for taste, presentation and qualityTo ensure food is served promptly and work is carried out quickly and efficiently to keep up when busyTo ensure all food sent out is correctly garnishedTo ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods avoid wastage and keep down costsTo assist in completion of relevant paperwork reproduction and wastage sheets, cleaning records etcTo ensure the kitchen and service area are clean, tidy and attractive during serviceTo deal with customer requests promptly and politelyListen to customer comments and deal with them as appropriate or pass on to a more senior member of staff to ensure prompt follow up action is takenHealth and SafetyComplete the One Compass Welcome & AEG Encore training prior to the commencement of employment.To ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene proceduresReceive, read and understand the contents of the Employee Guide to Working with CompassTaking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or what they fail to do.Complete Level 3 HSE e-learning courses as appropriate within 26 weeks of commencing employment.Ensure that all appropriate HSE information, instruction, training and supervision is provided to all employees within your control to enable them to carry out their work safely and effectively.Maintain up to date training records and risk assessments for all employees under your control.Report HSE issues beyond your control to your line manager.Implement the requirements of HSE campaigns that are initiated to improve HSE performance.To ensure the effective control of a specific station within the kitchenTo make sure that you meet all legal and company requirements for fire, health, safety and hygieneTo look out for any problems or potential problems with safety or hygiene and report them to your line ManagerCo-operate with their line manager on HSE matters. Correctly using work equipment, personal protective equipment in accordance with training and instructions provided to them.Not interfere with or mis-use anything provided for HSE purposes. People MapTo communicate site and company targetsVariable team are supported, trained, coached and develop Labour turnover is monitored and variable team is fully recruited Produce and utilise succession plan Business Excellence To deliver consistently against agreed standards set by your line manager To take pride in your business and share agreed standards with other venuesTo work in line with Levy UK Core Signatures and Levy Sustainability goals for all Retail areasEnsure that the delivery of catering services is in line with set standards within the business as outlined in SOP’sEnsure all paperwork and cleaning schedules are completed correctly for every eventTo ensure weekly stock takes are completed correctly for all retail units Person Specification The ideal person should be able to demonstrate and show understanding in the majority of the below core competencies and desired skill sets:Good Chef skills an advantageGood knowledge and experience of working with food, including food purchasingPeople managementCommunicationResults orientatedHolding others accountableUnderstanding customersAbout you:At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate.Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.As part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Joi
