Head Chef

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Head Chef at a dynamic training camp. This role involves preparing delicious, high-quality meals while leading a dedicated kitchen team. You will be responsible for managing food orders, ensuring hygiene standards, and creating a welcoming environment. Join a company that values diversity and offers numerous benefits, including travel discounts and career development programs. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Access to Digital GP

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Share discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Safety-conscious mindset with a passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food and managing kitchen operations.
• Ordering food, managing stock, and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Creating a positive kitchen environment for the team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Excellent Communication

Time Management

Food Safety Compliance

Customer Satisfaction Focus

Proactive Decision Making

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Passion for Food

Job description

Head Chef - Longmoor Training Camp, GU33 6EL

Salary: £15.74 Per Hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Ideal Candidate:

• Creates a positive work environment for the team
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Experience in a similar Head Chef role
• Strives for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation
• Proactive decision-maker focused on customer satisfaction
• Driven to succeed in the role
• Capable of working under pressure
• Reliable with exceptional timekeeping
• Safety-conscious mindset
• Passionate about food

Benefits:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, etc.
• Access to 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 energy sector facilities. We value passionate individuals who deliver excellent customer service at all levels.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to grow. Diversity is our strength!