We are seeking a talented Second Chef to join our culinary team based at Southampton Airport. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to lead and create exceptional dining experiences, showcasing your skills in a dynamic and professional environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Assist in leading the kitchen team to deliver high-quality, innovative dishes
- Ensure food is prepared and presented to the highest standards using fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Support in menu development and planning, bringing creativity and fresh ideas
- Oversee food hygiene and safety compliance in the kitchen
- Manage stock control and ordering, maintaining cost efficiency
- Mentor and support junior team members in their development
More about the role:
- Prepare, cook and present food to the highest standards checking for taste, presentation and quality.
- To ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene procedures
- Support all areas of the Kitchen as required
- To ensure food is served promptly and work is carried out quickly and efficiently to keep up when busy
Our ideal Chef will:
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for creating exceptional culinary experiences
- Highly organized with a focus on delivering quality and consistency
- Excellent communication and team management abilities
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
- Onsite free car parking
- 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, Booking.com 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
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/2510/99249001/52683179/SU
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!