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    Head Chef- RNAS Yeovilton - ESS

    ESS
    ESS Yeovil, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time Tourism / Travel / Hospitality
    Description

    What you'll be doing:

    Head Chef - Yeovilton

    £16.20 per hour

    40hrs PW

    Are you seeking a more balanced work life?

    We currently have a great opportunity for a Head Chef with a genuine love for food to advance your career with the top food service and facilities management company globally.

    We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our committed catering team at RNAS Yeovilton preparing exceptional food using the best and freshest ingredients available.

    Whether it's fine dining for six or feeding a large group, as an accomplished Head Chef, you will oversee the daily catering operations to enhance the customer food service experience by providing an exceptional food offer to military and civilian personnel.

    You will also get the chance to showcase your creative side, from Street Food to Banquets, delivering top-quality dining from beginning to end.

    If you are an inventive and artistic Head Chef, enthusiastic about utilizing high-quality fresh ingredients, and searching for a position that offers both work-life balance and career growth - we would love to hear from you.

    We make sure you are recognized for all your hard work, which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes but not limited to:

    • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and more
    • Save money on your groceries with discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
    • Up to 44% off movie tickets to enjoy your favorite films
    • Regular newsletters packed with the greatest discounts and savings available
    • Get Wow Points every time you spend and utilize them on a wide range of brands
    • Relax with free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise sessions
    • Share all discounts and offers with your friends and family
    • Contributory pension plan
    • Advance your career with our Career Pathways program

    More details about the role:

    • Planning, organizing, and overseeing preparation and cooking of food to enhance the company's reputation for quality with customers and clients consistently
    • Assuming control of food production and purchasing with a hands-on approach
    • Boosting sales through centrally driven menu planning, promotions, and preferred suppliers
    • Accountable for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH

    The Head Chef will also be responsible for implementing and maintaining food monitoring procedures to aid budgetary control and monitor all kitchen-related costs against agreed budgets

    Who you are:

    As a Head Chef, you will have previous management experience in kitchen operations, a good grasp of budgets and;

    • An exceptional commitment to quality for Hospitality events
    • Proven track record in quality catering environments.
    • Outstanding people skills, capable of leading and developing a team.
    • Enthusiasm for food and customer service.
    • Strong IT abilities
    • Strong financial and commercial understanding.
    • High standards and quality-oriented.
    • Outstanding organizational & communication skills.
    • A ' Can Do ' attitude.
    • Previous contract catering experience (not mandatory)

    About Us

    Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defense, 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 understand that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we seek individuals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.