Creative Chef de Partie — Menu Innovation & Service

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career Pathways

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Cinema discounts

Cashback rewards

Wellbeing classes

Job summary

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in Swindon is recruiting a Chef de Partie on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) to create exceptional food experiences for Defence clients. You will prepare and serve high-quality dishes, oversee menu changes, and help drive new concepts while upholding strict hygiene standards and brand image.

The ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, have experience supervising a team, and possess a Food Hygiene certificate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates passion for great food and customer service.
• Experience supervising a kitchen or team.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts and duties.
• Food hygiene and safety awareness is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious food for Defence clients.
• Oversee menu changes and contribute to new concepts.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services and operations.
• Listen to customer feedback to enhance service quality.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor stock and inventories for kitchen efficiency.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Passionate about food

Team supervision

Flexible working

Customer service focus

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

ESS – Defence, Energy and Government Services in Swindon is recruiting a Chef de Partie on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) to create exceptional food experiences for Defence clients. You will prepare and serve high-quality dishes, oversee menu changes, and help drive new concepts while upholding strict hygiene standards and brand image.

The ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, have experience supervising a team, and possess a Food Hygiene certificate.