Defence Sector Chef Lead — Menu Innovator & Service Champion

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Equipment Sales & Service Limited is seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations in Defence sector sites around Salisbury. You will prepare delicious, high-quality food, oversee menu changes and maintain high hygiene standards.

You will supervise a small culinary team, contribute to new menus, act on customer feedback, and help manage stock while representing a positive brand image. City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ and a Food Hygiene certificate are required, with flexible shifts

Qualifications

• Must hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Experience supervising a kitchen team preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve food services.
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service focus

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Equipment Sales & Service Limited is seeking an experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations in Defence sector sites around Salisbury. You will prepare delicious, high-quality food, oversee menu changes and maintain high hygiene standards.

You will supervise a small culinary team, contribute to new menus, act on customer feedback, and help manage stock while representing a positive brand image. City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ and a Food Hygiene certificate are required, with flexible shifts