Head Chef - Surrey Police Salary: £35000 per annumHours: 40 Hours per week - Predominately Monday to Friday with ocassional weekendsAs 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 ResponsibilitiesLead, motivate, and develop a team of 7 to deliver excellent food and servicePlan, prepare, and present fresh, nutritious meals for daily and special eventsManage ordering, stock control, and food waste reductionEnsure full compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety standardsSupport smooth day-to-day operations and effective schedulingInspire a culture of teamwork, pride, and culinary creativity About YouYou'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 environmentShow strong leadership, organisation, and communication skillsBe passionate about delivering high-quality, seasonal foodBe flexible to work a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekendsWe 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 schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsAs 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!