Chef de Partie: Creative Menus, Growth Path & Free Meals

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Share discounts with family andFriends

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the UK is seeking a Chef de Partie on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week, to deliver high-quality food experiences for Defence.

You will lead kitchen operations, implement menu changes, supervise a team, and uphold hygiene standards while supporting with new menus and concepts. This role offers progression within a market-leading food service company.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Experience supervising a team is essential.
• Experience in a similar Chef role is essential.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to working is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback to continually improve.
• Support with creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning and hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Similar chef role experience

Food Hygiene certificate

Flexible working approach

Cuisine quality focus

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the UK is seeking a Chef de Partie on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week, to deliver high-quality food experiences for Defence.

You will lead kitchen operations, implement menu changes, supervise a team, and uphold hygiene standards while supporting with new menus and concepts. This role offers progression within a market-leading food service company.