Defence Site Chef - Menu Innovator & Team Lead

Compass Group UK; Derby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I Defence is recruiting a Chef in Derby for a full-time 35-hour contract to deliver high-quality food for Defence clients. This role offers progression within the market-leading UK food service company.

You will oversee menu changes, supervise a team, ensure hygiene compliance, and contribute to new menus and concepts while maintaining a strong brand image. Relevant qualifications and flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a kitchen team
• Strong customer service mindset
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for Defence clients.
• Oversee and implement menu changes to keep offerings fresh.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services and guest experience.
• Listen to and act on customer feedback to drive improvements.
• Assist with creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories to keep kitchens stocked.
• Oversee kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Ensure compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I Defence is recruiting a Chef in Derby for a full-time 35-hour contract to deliver high-quality food for Defence clients. This role offers progression within the market-leading UK food service company.

You will oversee menu changes, supervise a team, ensure hygiene compliance, and contribute to new menus and concepts while maintaining a strong brand image. Relevant qualifications and flexibility are required.