Chef de Partie - Creative Kitchen Leader

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Wareham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career Pathways programme

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a Chef de Partie on a full-time basis (37.25 hours/week) to support Defence catering needs in the UK. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals, implementing menu changes, and maintaining rigorous hygiene standards across service areas.

You will oversee kitchen operations, supervise a small team, and collaborate on new menu concepts while upholding the Defence brand and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 (or NVQ equivalent).
• Must hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a team in a kitchen.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Strong passion for high-quality food and service.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Act on customer feedback to improve service.
• Assist with creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene compliance.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu development

Team supervision

Customer service

Food safety

Flexible scheduling

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is recruiting a Chef de Partie on a full-time basis (37.25 hours/week) to support Defence catering needs in the UK. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals, implementing menu changes, and maintaining rigorous hygiene standards across service areas.

You will oversee kitchen operations, supervise a small team, and collaborate on new menu concepts while upholding the Defence brand and customer satisfaction.