Head Chef

ESS; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is searching for a Head Chef at St Georges Barracks in Greater Lincolnshire. The ideal candidate will prepare high-quality food, manage kitchen operations, and create a positive work environment. This role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including travel discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Access to a Digital GP

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food and managing kitchen operations.
• Ordering food and managing stock control.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Timekeeping

Customer Focus

Initiative

Job description

Head Chef - St Georges Barracks

• £16.65 Per Hour
• 37.5 hours per week

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported
• Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Ordering food, managing stock control, and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Managing budgets and meeting financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Head Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment where the team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and relationship builder
• Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
• Strive for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Have a desire to succeed
• Work effectively under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Prioritize safety
• Be passionate about food

Benefits:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Regular discount and savings emails
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts with friends and family
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through Pathways and MyLearning programs

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS supports UK military establishments, police, secure environments, government sites, and offshore facilities. We value passionate individuals committed to excellent customer service and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and succeed.