Chef - Innovative Defence Dining & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed Chef for a full-time, 37.5-hour week to deliver high-quality meals for Defence clients. You will oversee menu changes, contribute to new concepts, and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards within a market-leading food service environment.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for great-tasting food, a recognised food safety certificate, and proven experience supervising a kitchen team in a

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Have a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

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

Food Hygiene certificate

Team supervision

Chef experience

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed Chef for a full-time, 37.5-hour week to deliver high-quality meals for Defence clients. You will oversee menu changes, contribute to new concepts, and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards within a market-leading food service environment.

The ideal candidate brings a passion for great-tasting food, a recognised food safety certificate, and proven experience supervising a kitchen team in a