Head Tasting Chef
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW8 4AR |
| Cwmni: | Compass Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 194152 |
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Job Title: Tasting and Events Development Head Chef (Tasting Chef)
Reporting to: Executive Chef / Culinary Director
Location: London (with occasional event travel)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (flexible to meet event needs)
Ready to Create Culinary Magic?
Are you a creative culinary professional with a passion for developing dishes that honour heritage British cuisine with a fresh, sustainable twist? Do you love crafting menus that impress clients and leading tastings that leave a lasting impression?
We are looking for a Tasting and Events Development Head Chef to lead on menu creation for events of all sizes. This role combines culinary innovation, client interaction, and collaborative teamwork to bring unforgettable food experiences to life.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and design event menus including canapés, à la carte dishes, and food stalls while maintaining food and labour cost targets
Produce detailed recipe specifications, allergen documentation, high-quality food photography, and ordering sheets
Lead seasonal tastings, gather and analyse feedback, and evolve dishes to meet client and brand expectations
Collaborate with the marketing team on content and promotional material for new menu offerings
Work with event managers and head chefs to create bespoke menus and food concepts
Deliver engaging training workshops to kitchen teams, ensuring consistency and excellence
Coordinate with guest chefs to manage specs, budgets, and delivery of new collaborative ideas
Represent the kitchen team at client tastings with confidence and professionalism
Promote and implement sustainable practices across all menu development and sourcing
Uphold high standards of hygiene, health, and safety at all times
Success in This Role Will Look Like
Positive client feedback on tastings and event dishes
Timely delivery of fully costed menus and supporting materials
Achievement of target gross profit margins
Accurate documentation of recipes, allergens, and ordering procedures
What We Offer
Regular check-ins and mentoring from senior kitchen leadership
Structured mid-year and annual performance reviews
A supportive environment that values creativity, sustainability, and continuous improvement
Who You Are
Experienced in menu development, costing, and leading client tastings within fast-paced event or hospitality environments
Strong understanding of allergen control, food safety regulations, and industry best practices
Excellent communicator with the ability to inspire, teach, and collaborate
Well-organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Passionate about British produce, artisan cooking, and sustainable sourcing
Flexible and available for occasional travel and event-based working hours
Interested in Crafting Exceptional Culinary Experiences?
If you are ready to take a lead role in shaping memorable food moments and creating seasonal menus that tell a story, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and bring your creativity to the table.
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
- Discounted Event tickets
- Medicash health plan
- 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.
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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!