Chef Manager: Lead a High-Volume Defence Kitchen

Chartwells Independent; Brecon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on duty

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Subsidised gym membership

Pension scheme

Career progression

Job summary

ESS is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at Brecon Camp. You will manage a team of 14 catering professionals, deliver fresh, nutritious meals, and drive food quality across services from daily dining to events.

In this role you’ll ensure food safety and compliance, manage stock and budgets, and partner with clients to exceed expectations while fostering a positive, high-performance team culture at 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen and large teams.
• Proven ability to plan menus and manage events.
• Strong focus on food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 14 catering professionals.
• Deliver fresh, nutritious, high-quality food across services.
• Plan menus and support hospitality and events.
• Manage stock, ordering, budgets, and waste control.
• Ensure food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards.
• Drive operational excellence and service standards.
• Create a positive team culture and develop staff.
• Collaborate with clients to exceed expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Menu planning

Communication

Education

Catering qualifications (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Job description

ESS is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at Brecon Camp. You will manage a team of 14 catering professionals, deliver fresh, nutritious meals, and drive food quality across services from daily dining to events.

In this role you’ll ensure food safety and compliance, manage stock and budgets, and partner with clients to exceed expectations while fostering a positive, high-performance team culture at 40 hours per week.