Chef de Partie — Lead Menu Innovation & Service

Compass Group UK; Ely; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career Pathways

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I Defence is recruiting a Chef de Partie to support a busy kitchen and deliver high-quality food for Defence clients. The role is full-time, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, with opportunities for progression within a market-leading food service company.

The ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and career development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a small team in a busy kitchen.
• Strong food preparation and presentation skills.
• Customer-focused approach and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food services.
• Listen and act on customer feedback to improve services.
• Support the creation of new menus and food concepts.
• Maintain hygiene standards and monitor inventories.

Skills

Team supervision

Food preparation

Customer service

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I Defence is recruiting a Chef de Partie to support a busy kitchen and deliver high-quality food for Defence clients. The role is full-time, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, with opportunities for progression within a market-leading food service company.

The ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, a Food Hygiene certificate, and experience supervising a team. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and career development.