Head Chef
New Yesterday
Salary: £35000 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours per week - Predominately Monday to Friday with ocassional weekends
As a
Head Chef
with
Compass Group , you'll lead a talented kitchen team delivering fresh, high-quality meals to military personnel and staff. You'll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations - from daily service to event catering - ensuring every plate meets our high standards. ?
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 7 to deliver excellent food and service
Plan, prepare, and present fresh, nutritious meals for daily and special events
Manage ordering, stock control, and food waste reduction
Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety standards
Support smooth day-to-day operations and effective scheduling
Inspire a culture of teamwork, pride, and culinary creativity
About You You're an experienced, hands-on Head Chef who thrives under pressure and leads by example.
You will: Have
previous experience in a Head Chef or similar role
(essential)
Hold
relevant catering qualifications
(e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds - desirable)
Be confident managing a large, diverse team in a fast-paced environment
Show strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
Be passionate about delivering high-quality, seasonal food
Be flexible to work a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends
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: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits 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 Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster 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
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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! TPBN1_UKCT
- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- PartTime
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