Head Chef

Compass Group; Wyton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Compass Group as a Head Chef at RAF Wyton where you'll create culinary delights in a supportive kitchen environment. This role involves not just food preparation but also team management, budgeting, and maintaining high hygiene standards. With a strong benefits package and the opportunity for career growth, we are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to excel in this role.

Benefits

Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and Booking.com

Discounts on grocery shopping

Access to a Digital GP for healthcare

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Head Chef role is essential.
• Ability to manage kitchen teams effectively.
• Passionate about food and committed to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage high-quality food services.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and compliance with hygiene standards.
• Manage budgets and financial targets for food services.

Skills

Communication

Team Management

Food Preparation

Time Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Experience as a Head Chef

Job description

Head Chef - RAF Wyton

• £16.51 Per Hour
• 35 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
• 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
• Un-wind 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.