Executive Chef

1 day ago


Kingston St Mary, United Kingdom ESS Full time

We are looking for an Executive Chef to join our team at E.S.S, the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. As a leading provider of food service solutions, we support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the culinary operations of our food service business, including preparing and serving high-quality food, overseeing and implementing menu changes, and identifying opportunities to improve our food services.

You will also be responsible for listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services, supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts, representing E.S.S and maintaining a positive brand image, and monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service. You should hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent, have experience supervising a team, and have experience in a similar Executive Chef role. A flexible approach to working is also essential.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around £28,000-£38,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including opportunities for career advancement and professional development.



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