Job Introduction
Head Chef - Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar
Introducing London’s new entertainment district.
Immerse LDN is dedicated to showcasing world-class immersive experiences and original productions across brand-new purpose-built venue space in the heart of London’s Royal Docks – set to the backdrop of ExCeL London’s waterfront.
As part of a programme of continued investment and expansion of the ExCeL London campus, ExCeL London Hospitality is opening of a brand new street food dining destination, coming soon as part of the Immerse LDN development.
The Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar will offer a fresh and modern street food dining experience. Nestled in a brand-new, casual, contemporary space, this venue has been designed to make the most of our unique waterfront location within the Royal Docks.
As part of these exciting expansion plans, we're recruiting a brand new dedicated team for the Waterfront Street Kitchen and Bar.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
- Develop and lead your team to inspire them to deliver exceptional service to our clients and guests.
- To manage and administer all Kitchen Operations and procedures, complying with company standards and policies.
- To review business performance and ensure delivery of key financial targets and customer feedback targets.
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 and 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
Vodafhone discounts
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
23 days + BH’s and an additional day off for your birthday
2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the 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
Who you are:
- Experience within similar role in a demanding food environment (essential)
- Relevant Food safety qualifications
- Retail experience (desirable)
- Previous P+L accountability
- Ability to lead others
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to influence and operate at all stakeholder levels
- Ability to drive change with effective stakeholder management skills
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 sports, 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.
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.
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.