Chef

Compass Group UK; Llanrwst; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Llanrwst is seeking a part-time Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality dishes, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have relevant culinary qualifications, supervisory experience, and a passion for food. Join a team that values individuality and offers opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role is essential.
• Ability to oversee and implement menu changes.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Support the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Team supervision experience

Flexible working approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a part‑time basis contracted to 20 hours per week. You will be responsible for preparing and serving high‑quality food that delights clients and customers, with opportunities to progress within a market‑leading UK food service company that values individuality and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift patterns: 3 out of 7 days.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well‑stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning duties to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will

• Be passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

About Compass Group UK&I and Defence

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high‑profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We value friendly service at all levels and seek people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

Job Reference: com/2309/94892001/52764368/BU #Defence

Equal Opportunity

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We celebrate the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members and strive to help everyone thrive.