Women's Team Travelling Chef - Chelsea FC

Women's Team Travelling Chef - Chelsea FC

• Salary £40,000 per annum

To plan, organise and assist in the delivery of food service which provides competitive advantage to the Chelsea FC Women’s Team. To work with the Women’s Head Chef, Executive Head Chef and the Head of Nutrition to produce food across the Cobham Training Ground as well as destination hotels during the Women’s Team travel. To assist in the development of performance menus, and food purchase specifications whist working with the culinary team to make sure all the client’s demands and needs are met. To always have Levy UK’s reputation for food quality at the top of your priorities. Responsible for compliance of Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSHH regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective communication between staff and stakeholders throughout the business, ensuring the sharing of best practice and creativity through an approachable manner.
• Confident to lead and manage the hotel culinary team to deliver all catering requirements
• Work in collaboration with Head of Nutrition and Women’s Team Head Chef to continually develop and strategically deliver performance focused menus, through planning measures.
• Assist the Women’s Team Head Chef and Executive Head Chef in sourcing local, high-quality produce in line with an elite performance culture and Compass supply chain.
• To liaise in advance with CFC and destination hotel regarding menus, mealtimes, travel arrangements and all logistical considerations.
• To travel with or in advance of the Women’s Team players and staff to the destination hotel and meet with chef and FOH manager to discuss service and expectations.
• Confidently communicate with client to enhance culinary offerings and exceed client requests.
• Ensure the culinary team are adhering to all relevant HSE procedures, acting as a motivator for the FOH and BOH team to work safety.
• Work closely with Head Chef and Operations Manager to ensure that high standards of cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all areas of the kitchen.

Hours of Work
Hours of work will be determined by the needs of the business and subject to the Working Time Directive and any Workforce agreement that is in place. This role will involve evening and weekend working.

Who 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.

Benefits:

• 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)
• 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 first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways

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. 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.

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