Defence Chef: Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader

Chartwells Independent; Liss; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef to support Defence catering on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, oversee menus, and drive improvements in food services while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

You will join a team that values progression, people development, and delivering excellent customer experiences across defence sites. Strong resilience and flexibility are essential for shift patterns.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent required.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team.
• Experience in a Chef role at similar scale.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious meals for clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance food services.
• Listen to customer feedback and improve offerings.
• Assist with creating new menus and concepts.
• Represent Defence and uphold brand image.
• Monitor inventory to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Flexibility

Quality food prep

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting an ambitious Chef to support Defence catering on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality meals, oversee menus, and drive improvements in food services while upholding safety and hygiene standards.

You will join a team that values progression, people development, and delivering excellent customer experiences across defence sites. Strong resilience and flexibility are essential for shift patterns.