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Over ten years ago, Donald and Lisa Crutch co-founded Chef Appreciation Week to honour and recognise all those serving in the culinary industry. In 2018, Compass Group USA partnered with the Crutch family to celebrate Chef Appreciation Week in our cafés and restaurants across the US. But in 2019, when Donald Crutch unexpectedly passed away, Compass Group pledged to carry on his legacy with a commitment to make Chef Appreciation a global campaign. Fast forward to the present day, and Chef Appreciation Week is now the largest celebration of chefs and culinarians globally, supported across 30+ Compass countries as well as externally by other food and hospitality businesses. Get involved between the 8th and 14th September and learn more at: https://lnkd.in/e_sXBBiZ #ChefAppreciationWeek #LoveMyChef

A proud moment for our teams at ESFM® USA! We’re thrilled that they were recognised with the 2024 Best Overall Safety Program and Culture award by EHS Daily Advisor. At Compass, a culture of care, respect and safety is paramount in everything we do. Whether it’s inside or outside the kitchen, keeping everyone safe is always our top priority. This achievement is a true reflection of our dedicated teams and safety leaders who consistently uphold and embody this safety culture. Congratulations team! Read more and watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eEfQNcaT #SafetyFirst #teamCompass Compass Group USA

Launched in 2013 and hosted by Compass Group globally, #ChefAppreciationWeek is our industry’s opportunity to honour and recognise all those serving in the culinary industry for their dedication and passion. This year Chef Appreciation Week is taking place from the 8th to 14th September 2024. Being a chef at Compass Group goes far beyond serving delicious food. Our chefs use their passion to help fight climate change by reducing food waste and sourcing locally. They support the communities where they live and work by purchasing from diverse and local suppliers. And they invest in their own to create the business leaders of our future. That’s because we’re “Food First, Passion Always”. Let’s take the time to celebrate the incredible passion and achievements of our culinary community. #ChefAppreciationWeek #LoveMyChef

Our Compass Group Foundation is always on the lookout for amazing charity partners that can help us to create more inclusive job opportunities and empower local and smaller suppliers. Watch the video below to learn more about the work the Foundation is already doing to support great charity partners. Interested in learning more? Head to our Foundation website: https://lnkd.in/eRHZcFac #CompassGroupFoundation

The Compass Group Foundation, our independent charity registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales, launched in January 2023. In its first full year of operation, the Foundation supported 14 initiatives across eight countries, helping to improve more than 2,800+ lives, as well as incubating 62 small to medium sized enterprise supplier businesses. From helping street food vendors to launch their own businesses and providing training so people can access job opportunities, to improving market access for farmers and much more, the Foundation is making a real impact in the communities in which we operate. Watch the video below to hear from Jeannet Lingán, Head of the Compass Group Foundation, who talks about some of the incredible work of the Foundation and its charity partners. More information can be found on the Foundation’s website: https://lnkd.in/eRHZcFac #CompassGroupFoundation

Congratulations to our Compass Group UK & Ireland culinary superstars Jess Miller and Graham Singer who won big at The Craft Guild of Chefs Awards last week. Known as the culinary world's equivalent of the Oscars, Jess was awarded Apprentice Chef of the Year and Graham picked up the Culinary Hero Award. Jess was recognised for her determination in pushing the boundaries during her #apprenticeship, and Graham for his devotion to the industry and the huge commitment he makes in supporting his local community. 👏 Huge congratulations both! More here: https://lnkd.in/ekAXNVuK #teamCompass

At Compass we’re uniquely positioned to create lifetime opportunities and to positively impact and represent the communities in which we operate. We continue to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and feel valued and respected. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as to raise awareness and advocate for equality and inclusion. Thank you for celebrating Pride Month with us, let's continue to embrace the spirit of Pride throughout the year🌈 #Pride2024

We’re very proud to share that our Compass Group UK & Ireland business has won “Best Educational Programme (Large Employer) 2024” at the Institute of Hospitality Awards. This prestigious industry award recognises our ‘Forward with Marcus Wareing’ programme - a best-in-class apprenticeship equipping Compass chefs with exceptional culinary skills, brought to life through added value enrichment activities, practical experiences, and a focus on sustainability, technology and the craft. Now in its third cohort and recruiting for cohort four, almost 50 Senior Chefs have started the programme and our teams continue to evolve its content in line with business objectives and industry trends. Jonathan Foot Head of Apprenticeships and Early Careers at Compass Group UK & Ireland commented: “Thank you to all our teams and participants for making the ‘Forward’ initiative a success. This award recognises and celebrates a unique programme that supports the development of our future culinary leaders and provides aspirational career progression goals for our chef talent who join the Compass family. I am so proud of this acknowledgement and looking forward to taking the programme even further in the future.” #ChefsCreatingChange #teamCompass #Apprenticeships

It’s Pride Month! Pride celebrates the history and achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community, and is also a time to promote inclusion, acceptance, and equality. At Compass we are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where everyone can be themselves and we are proud to support our LGBTQIA+ colleagues and allies🌈 #Pride2024

We’re proud of the work that Compass Group España continues to lead with its #FishRevolution. The project was born with a clear goal: to help children integrate fish into their daily diet, voluntarily and consciously. Thanks to the creativity of our chefs and their innovative recipes, we're opening the eyes of tomorrow’s generation to new tastes and flavours. Firm favourites with children are already proving to be fish pizza, fish lasaña and fish tortilla - using hake as a prinicpal ingredient. Our Managing Director for Spain & Portugal Fernando Pascual and our Director of Scolarest España Joan Vergés Niubó recently shared with some of our clients and chefs the news that we will have this programme in schools throughout the country in the next school year. None of this would be possible without the wonderful collaboration of our partners: Ángel León and Grupo Nueva Pescanova. #teamCompass #PlanetPromise #ChefsCreatingChange #FishLasaña #FishTortilla #FishPizza