Head Chef

Compass Group; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team at a military establishment. This role involves preparing delicious meals, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will be a passionate culinary professional with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in kitchen management. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including exclusive discounts and wellness initiatives. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery shopping discounts

Digital GP access

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food and manage kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Create a positive work environment for the kitchen team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Time Management

Food Safety Standards

Budget Management

Culinary Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Head Chef- RNAS Yeovilton

• Competitive Salary
• 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 mindset
• 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:

• 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 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 free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• 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!