Head Chef

ESS; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Head Chef at Brompton Barracks, where you will lead a dedicated team in creating delicious, high-quality meals. This role emphasizes a positive work environment, where your leadership will inspire excellence and teamwork. With a focus on food safety and customer satisfaction, you'll manage kitchen operations and budgets while ensuring the highest standards of hygiene. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including exclusive discounts and career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about food and thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Digital GP access

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and exercise classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role is essential.
• Ability to create a positive work environment and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and maintain hygiene standards.
• Manage kitchen operations, including stock control and budgeting.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Food Safety and Hygiene

Budget Management

Time Management

Problem Solving

Passion for Food

Education

Experience in Head Chef Role

Job description

Head Chef- Brompton Barracks

• £16.75 Per Hour
• 40 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, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Head Chef will:

• Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience in a similar Head Chef role
• Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mind set
• Be passionate about food

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive—because diversity is our strength!