Head Chef- Rnas Yeovilton - Yeovil

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our dedicated catering team at RNAS Yeovilton producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients.

From fine dining for six to feeding an Army, as a talented Head Chef, you will supervise the daily catering operation to improve the customer food service experience by delivering a best-in-class food offer to military and civilian personnel.

You will also have the chance to demonstrate your creative side, from Street Food to Banquets, delivering high end dining from start to finish.

If you are an innovative and creative Head Chef, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you!,

• Planning, organisation and direct preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times


• Taking responsibility for the food production and purchasing with a hands-on approach


• Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers


• Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH


The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets
Who you are

As a Head Chef you will have previous management experience running a kitchen, a good understanding of budgets in addition to;

• An exceptional drive for quality for Hospitality events


• Proven experience in quality catering environments.


• Excellent people skills, able to lead and develop a team.


• Passion about food and customer service.


• Strong IT skills


• Strong financial and commercial acumen.


• High standards and quality driven.


• Excellent organisational & communication skills.


• A ' Can Do ' attitude.


• Previous contract catering experience (not essential)
  
  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.
  
  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


• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster


• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available


• Receive Wow Points 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 programme


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