Chef de Partie

Chartwells Independent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie at the McMullen Barracks, where you'll create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This full-time role involves preparing high-quality meals, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Join a leading food service company committed to employee growth and diversity.

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and excellent customer service.
• Experience supervising a team and in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Monitoring inventories and maintaining hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Team Supervision

Hygiene Standards

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chef de Partie - Marchwood, McMullen Barracks

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for career progression, investing in our people, celebrating individuality, and rewarding employees who go beyond expectations.

Shift patterns will typically be: 5 out of 7 days.

Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

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

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and excellent 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
• Be flexible in working hours

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and various onshore and offshore facilities. We value friendly faces and excellent service, seeking passionate individuals to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1206/95812001/52734915/R/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a workplace where all colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.