Chef de Partie — Creative Kitchen Lead & Growth Path

Chartwells Independent; Bovington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career progression

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & fitness classes

Employee discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef de Partie to help us deliver exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis contracted to 37.25 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food and oversee menu changes in a fast-paced, client-facing kitchen.

The role requires City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, plus experience supervising a team.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Food hygiene and safety knowledge essential.
• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen.
• Experience in a similar Chef role preferred.
• Flexible working approach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback and drive improvements.
• Support creation of new menus and culinary concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and hygiene compliance.
• Ensure compliance with food handling, hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Menu development

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef de Partie to help us deliver exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full-time basis contracted to 37.25 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food and oversee menu changes in a fast-paced, client-facing kitchen.

The role requires City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, plus experience supervising a team.