Creative Chef: Menu Innovator & Service Leader

Chartwells Independent; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I ESS, supporting Defence, is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare high-quality food and lead kitchen operations in a Defence facility. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) with opportunities to influence menus and deliver excellent customer service in a demanding, security-conscious environment.

You will supervise a kitchen team, maintain hygiene standards, and adapt to evolving client needs while ensuring consistent quality and compliance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Passion for high-quality, great-tasting food and strong customer service.
• Proven experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food services.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Team supervision experience

Customer service focus

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I ESS, supporting Defence, is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare high-quality food and lead kitchen operations in a Defence facility. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) with opportunities to influence menus and deliver excellent customer service in a demanding, security-conscious environment.

You will supervise a kitchen team, maintain hygiene standards, and adapt to evolving client needs while ensuring consistent quality and compliance with food safety regulations.