Chef de Partie: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Cinema tickets discount

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Discounts for friends & family

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver high-quality food across Defence contracts in the UK.

You will supervise a kitchen, implement menu changes, and ensure hygiene and safety standards while contributing to menu development and customer satisfaction.

This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week with clear progression opportunities within a market-leading food service company.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Have experience supervising a team.
• Have experience in a similar Chef role.
• Have a flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Customer service

Flexible approach

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services is seeking a Chef de Partie to deliver high-quality food across Defence contracts in the UK.

You will supervise a kitchen, implement menu changes, and ensure hygiene and safety standards while contributing to menu development and customer satisfaction.

This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week with clear progression opportunities within a market-leading food service company.