Head of Culinary Services

7 days ago


Chatham, Kent, United Kingdom Compass Group UK & Ireland Full time
About the Role

As a Chef in Defence, you will play a key role in creating exceptional food experiences for our clients and customers. You will work closely with our team to prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and identify opportunities to improve our food services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional to progress their career and work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a range of benefits including a flexible approach to working and opportunities for career advancement.

Key Skills and Qualifications
  • City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent qualification
  • Experience supervising a team
  • Experience in a similar Chef role
  • Food Hygiene certificate

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about great-tasting food and excellent customer service. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply now.



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