Production Chef - London

Production Chef - The o2 London

• 35,000 per annum
• 5 out of 7 days per week
• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards

• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's 1st birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Overall, Purpose of the Role

This role profile is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances, and you may be required to be flexible and perform other duties as required by your manager. It does not form part of your contract of employment.

Overall, Purpose of the Role

To develop, lead and manage a motivated team with the appropriate skills to deliver exceptional service to our clients and guests. Working closely with the Production Head Chef and deputising in their absence to deliver best in class culinary experiences to all our guests throughout the venue. All whilst maintaining a key focus on HSE, food safety, our people and our budget.

Key Accountabilities

Health and Safety

• Taking 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 all relevant online training through the learning portal.
• Complete Level 3 HSE e-learning courses as appropriate within 26 weeks of commencing employment.
• Implement all relevant HSE procedures within the unit and review them as appropriate.
• Ensure that all HSE incidents are correctly reported and investigated with relevant reviews of work procedures.
• 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.
• Report HSE issues beyond your control to your line manager.
• Ensure that all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene procedures.
• Maintain high levels of food safety throughout your working environment at all times.
• Ensure that all food safety risk assessments are adhered too, implement and review regularly, the company food safety management system and effective HACCP controls, at identified critical points and throughout the food handling process.
• Keep suitable records of all food production, storage, delivery and cooling up to date and filed appropriately as required by Compass Group policy.

People

• Team is supported, trained, coached and developed to their maximum potential.
• Create and maintain a pleasant working environment through integrity, positivity and being a team player.
• Ensure everyone is trained and adheres to all H&S and FS policies.
• Foster a strong work ethic within the team with a passion for great food.

Financial

• Support in managing variable labour in line with budgeted guidelines.
• Work closely with head chef and Levy management to minimise any unnecessary costs.
• Ensure menus are costed and in line with budget.
• Complete weekly stocktakes and invoice recording, in line with company policy.
• Ensure food is produced in line with budgeted COS%.
• Minimise stock holding to business needs.

Culinary Operations

• Work in collaboration with all Culinary areas to deliver excellent food.
• Overseeing the preparation, cooking and service arrangements, taking responsibility for the smooth and efficient running of the Production kitchen day to day.
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of all food produced on site ensuring standards are maintained.

• Schedule and coordinate work to ensure that food preparation is delivered in a timely fashion and to the highest standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared to required standards checking for taste, presentation and quality.
• Ensure compliant purchase of products and other necessary food supplies working within the agreed budget.
• Ensure that high standards of cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all areas of the kitchen.
• Maintain controls to minimise food waste.
• Attend catering planning meetings as required (e.g., Function Sheet Meeting)
• Assist in the planning of menus as required ensuring menus meet highest possible standards and remain in line with budgeted costs.

Business Excellence/IPOE

• Work with venue Head chef to ensure that Levy UK culinary core signature is always followed.

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:

Team Leadership & Coaching

• Must have a 'can do' attitude.
• Is passionate about celebrating success.
• Is quick to share a smile and a laugh.
• Builds relationships on integrity, respect and trust.
• Is nice.
• Structured and approachable

Collaboration and influencing

• Develops loyalty to Compass and Levy Restaurants UK
• Loves what they do, and it shows.
• Demonstrates contagious enthusiasm that rubs off on others.

Client and Customer

• Builds genuine partnerships with clients.
• Listens and acts on what customers want.
• Believes in Legendary Experiences & Powerful Partnerships
• True proprietors

Change Leadership

• Must be flexible with schedule, able to work different shifts.
• Helps others move with the times.
• Takes people with them/ helps them to adapt.
• Innovative thinkers
• Responds to the pace of the business.

Strategic Leadership

• Adaptable to all situations
• Able to work under pressure and to set time scales.
• Does the right thing
• Deals with underlying issues.
• Not afraid to stand up and be counted.
• Has fire in their belly, not afraid to stay true to what's important. Remains steadfast when the going gets tough.

Commercial Results

• Able to deal effectively with change, devise and execute activity to exceed profit targets.
• Faces up to the facts.
• Knows how to pursue profit with integrity.
• Has an eye on the future.
• Has a remarkable will to win.

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 have a commitment to being Net Zero by 2027, 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.

D&I

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.

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.

Venues Collection

The Venues Collection, a grouping of six, easily accessible properties located across the UK. With an array of both contemporary and historic meeting spaces, they also cater for every memorable moment: from christenings to birthdays, engagement parties to weddings and anniversaries to celebrations of life. Spaces to Meet, Spaces to Sleep, Spaces to Celebrate.

About Us

Levy UK + Ireland is the sports and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland. It is the market leader in the provision of legendary food and drink experiences at some of the UK and Ireland's most significant sporting, arena, and leisure venues. Through strong client partnerships, Levy UK + Ireland creates bespoke food concepts, service standards and pioneering design, implementing a guest-first approach and ongoing innovation at each venue.

Job Reference: com/2211/72489001/52607541/SU

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!