Lead Chef – Creative Menus & Team Leadership

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, Defence, ESS, is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week, 51.2 weeks per year. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and help drive improvements across our Defence food service operations.

You should hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, with experience supervising a team and delivering excellent customer service in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience in a similar Chef role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve services
• Representing Defence and maintaining brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Safety regulations
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service

Skills

Team supervision

Chef experience

Customer service

Flexible working

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

NVQ equivalent

Tools

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I, Defence, ESS, is recruiting an ambitious Chef on a full-time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week, 51.2 weeks per year. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and help drive improvements across our Defence food service operations.

You should hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and a Food Hygiene certificate, with experience supervising a team and delivering excellent customer service in similar roles.