Lead Chef: Fresh Meals, Team Leadership & Quality

Compass Group PLC; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Job summary

Compass Group PLC, Defence, Government and Energy services, seeks a Head Chef at Buckley Barracks to lead a busy military kitchen, develop a dedicated team, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals with predominantly Monday to Friday hours.

You will manage a Sous Chef and two Chef de Parties, oversee stock, costs and safety compliance, and drive a positive kitchen culture while supporting occasional weekend functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior culinary leader.
• Catering qualifications desirable (NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Experience managing and developing kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a kitchen team.
• Plan, prepare and deliver fresh, nutritious meals for Junior Ranks and Combined Mess.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Organisational skills

Food safety / HACCP

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Compass Group PLC, Defence, Government and Energy services, seeks a Head Chef at Buckley Barracks to lead a busy military kitchen, develop a dedicated team, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals with predominantly Monday to Friday hours.

You will manage a Sous Chef and two Chef de Parties, oversee stock, costs and safety compliance, and drive a positive kitchen culture while supporting occasional weekend functions.