We're Food+ by Compass Our amazing talented teams craft incredible food experiences to help fuel the teams creating world-changing technologies at one of the world's major tech companiesThe food & experiences we provide make quite an impact And so do our peopleWe're excited to grow our global team of skilled culinarians, managers, food service operators and subject matter experts - this is not just a workplace, it's a place to innovate, a platform to bring your ideas to life, contribute to a sustainable future and best of all - be a part of an awesome teamMore information about our global brand here: Our MissionTo deliver delicious, nutritious food and beverage service that supports the well-being and productivity of everyone we serve.Our VisionTo help shape the global food system while enabling our dedicated client to reach new heights of innovation and impact.What We BelieveCULINARY EXCELLENCEWe're dedicated to serving delicious, nutritious food that's crafted with care, inspired by diverse global cuisines and built on flavour and thoughtfully chosen ingredients.PEOPLE FOCUSThe food and experiences we provide make a big impact – they foster community and help fuel the teams creating world-changing technologies. We're passionate about that focus and our role in supporting the long-term success of everyone we feed.TEAMWORKEvery member of the Food+ team plays an essential role. Whether working in culinary, management, operations or elsewhere, each individual is supported in the work they do and valued for their creativity and contributions.SUSTAINABILITYThrough focused efforts like responsible sourcing, local purchasing and a plant-forward culinary approach, we strive to positively impact the global food system now and in the years to come.INNOVATIONOur team implements innovative technologies, tools and ideas that enable us to make a global impact, from embracing behavioural sciences and waste reduction techniques to utilising cutting-edge, planet-friendly ingredients.Role SummaryTheExecutive Cheftakes ownership for the overall success of the evolving, dynamic and innovative Food Program for our Dublin Campus. This role provides functional and high level culinary leadership, expertise, creativity, and project support to the Culinary department, managing, implementing and supporting all food related programs in a multi-unit operation. The Exec Chef sets the standards for BOH operating systems and QA standards, culinary training and mentoring, and culinary innovation & R/D across cafés, catering, and food spots. This role provides functional and culinary leadership to the chef team across the neighborhood and cafe levels, working closely with the operational management structure.The Great Things You Will Be Expected To DoDay to Day Role DutiesDesign, manage and own the overall experience, not just the offeringsDevelop and execute strategies to consistently increase feedback scores (via OMNIXM (Omni-Channel Experience Management) across all Dublin culinary touchpoints, focusing on culinary excellence, service delivery, and product quality.Drive Culinary innovation and efficiency, leveraging trends and supporting business excellence with embedding lean or other efficiency initiatives.Provide expert culinary mentorship, coaching, and direction to the chef team, collaborating with their direct managers to implement development plans and performance standards.Act as the Dublin Allergen Champion, ensuring all training, documentation, food preparation protocols, and customer-facing information are fully compliant with all relevant local legislation to minimise risk and ensure client safety.Ensure Health and Safety standards and culture are deeply embedded across all operational units, leading by example to create a proactive, compliant, and secure working environment.Engage with the Client Food Program Manager, keeping them up to date with any on site changes or action plans, and own culinary strategy in quarterly business reviewsWork with others to ensure that client and consumer expectations are understood and exceededEmpower and support the team or colleagues and suppliers to deliver a great serviceInspire teams through training, coaching, development and feedbackSet an expectation of hospitality that is friendly, engaging and best in classDrive culinary strategy and excellence through the chef team, mentoring them on best practices, innovation, and food quality to meet program goals.Drive culinary strategy and excellence through the chef team, mentoring them on best practices, innovation, and food quality to meet program goals.Lead testing and implementation of culinary initiatives and sector projectsEnsure initiatives meet deliverables, oversee pilot implementationEnsure that all products and ingredients that are used are purchased following sector and client purchasing standards and sustainability commitmentsCompile and present strategic recommendations directly impacting all culinary operations to senior managementCollaborate with sector nutrition team to maintain recipe and menu electronic database, including scaling to appropriate volumesDefine and own the culinary training curriculum and hiring standards, partnering with HR and Operations to ensure all culinary team members are onboarded and trained to the defined quality standards.Work with Head of Operations to ensure all sector and Compass employee guidelines are implemented and adhered toTreat everyone with professionalism, care and respectCommunicate with our Partner honestly, accurately and in a timely mannerWork closely in conjunction with operations team and senior managementCustomer and Client SatisfactionEmbrace and deliver all aspects of the Client Food Program to an exceptional standardWork with others to ensure that client and consumer expectations are understood and exceededPromote the Food Program to our Client engaging with them through our food choices, displays, space designs while acting as a Compass Advocate at all timesBe polite, professional and friendly at all times with customers, clients and colleaguesEmployee Development & Team WorkBe prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as requiredTake the opportunity to continuously learn and growEncourage fresh thinking and initiative in the teamEncourage feedback and suggestions for improvementThink of ways to make the work environment fun and team drivenHealth & SafetyObserve and comply with all company and unit procedures relating to safety and security, reporting any issues to your line managerTake responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or what you fail to doCorrectly use work equipment, personal protective equipment in accordance with training and instructions provided, reporting any equipment issues to your line managerKey Skills RequiredDegree from an accredited Culinary Institute preferred but not required. Bachelor's degree preferredExecutive-level culinary management experience requiredCulinary management experience in a multi-unit setting requiredA proven track record as an innovative and financially responsible managerPrior experience managing volume of at least €20M with P&L experienceMulti-unit restaurant or hotel experience a mustExperience in R/D, operations, or concept development a plusA proven track record of leadership and developmentExpert knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on sustainability, innovation, food waste, quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentationProven coaching and teaching skills with peers, individuals, and teamsPassion for food trends, flavors, innovation and recipe developmentHighly developed culinary creativity skills and comfort with multiple cuisinesProven industry contacts and relationships that can be leveraged in networking and recruitment of other culinary team membersProven ability to maximize budget, enhance sustainability and creativity across all channels in alignment with business strategyAbility to effectively communicate, motivate and interact with all levels within the organizationAbility to speak and present effectively in a group setting to Associates, Managers and our Partners and represent the Food BrandMaintain a positive attitude under pressure and motivate teamAbility to maintain confidentialityWorking knowledge of G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) or MS-Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environmentAbility to create effective relationships, influence and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levelsDemonstrates Compass values and recognition principlesPhysical And Language RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:Stand, talk or hear, and taste or smell.Walk, use hands or fingers, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Specific vision abilities requiredAbility to read, understand and speak English to perform essential functions of the jobCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity for all current and prospective employees, in accordance with the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, civil or family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief, or membership of the Traveller communityAt Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain, protect and why your personal data is collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CV's or job applications for longer than necessary.Job Reference: com/1601/ / /ROI #Republic of IrelandCompass 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