Commis Chef: Creative Menus & Kitchen Leadership

Chartwells Independent; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence catering team on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food while upholding brand standards.

You'll benefit from progression opportunities, training, and a supportive environment that values individuality and recognises staff who go beyond the plate.

Apply now to help feed people, fuel progress and join one of the UK's leading food service companies.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee menu changes and implement updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Listen to customer feedback and act on it.
• Support creation of new menus and concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene and food handling compliance.

Skills

Food prep

Team supervision

Customer service

Menu planning

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in the UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to join our Defence catering team on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food while upholding brand standards.

You'll benefit from progression opportunities, training, and a supportive environment that values individuality and recognises staff who go beyond the plate.

Apply now to help feed people, fuel progress and join one of the UK's leading food service companies.