Chef: Lead Menus & Meals, 40h/wk

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Blackwater; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning programs

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I's ESS division is seeking an ambitious Chef to craft breakfast, lunch and dinner for Defence sites in the UK. The role is full-time (40 hours/week), with a 5-days-in-7 shift pattern and a strong focus on quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead food preparation, oversee menus, and drive improvements while maintaining brand standards and a positive guest experience. This is a key role within a market-leading food service company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, appealing meals for Defence clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes to reflect requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services and menus.
• Listen to customer feedback and drive improvement in service.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene, stock management, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team supervision

Food hygiene awareness

Customer service

Menu input

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Group UK&I's ESS division is seeking an ambitious Chef to craft breakfast, lunch and dinner for Defence sites in the UK. The role is full-time (40 hours/week), with a 5-days-in-7 shift pattern and a strong focus on quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.

You will lead food preparation, oversee menus, and drive improvements while maintaining brand standards and a positive guest experience. This is a key role within a market-leading food service company.