Ambitious Chef: Menu Innovator & Team Lead (Days)

Chartwells Independent; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Great perks

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef to support Defence catering operations on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes and uphold hygiene standards across client sites in the Defence portfolio.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent, has experience supervising a kitchen team, and is flexible to shift patterns Mon-Fri days.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare high-quality food and manage menus.
• Experience supervising kitchen teams and maintaining hygiene.
• Holder of relevant food safety qualifications (Food Hygiene).

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Respond to customer feedback to enhance service.
• Assist with new menus and creative concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain brand image.
• Monitor inventories and kitchen hygiene standards.

Skills

Food prep

Menu planning

Team supervision

Food hygiene

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef to support Defence catering operations on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes and uphold hygiene standards across client sites in the Defence portfolio.

The ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent, has experience supervising a kitchen team, and is flexible to shift patterns Mon-Fri days.