Head Chef – Longmoor Training Camp, GU33 6EL£33491 per annumHours & Working PatternFull-time, 40 hours per weekWorking across two kitchens with a team of 16A mix of early and late shifts (5 over 7):Early: 05:00–13:30Late: 10:30–19:00Service times include:Breakfast: 07:00–08:00Lunch: 12:00–15:00 ️Evening Meal: 17:00–18:00We're looking for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our culinary team at Longmoor Training Camp. If you're passionate about delivering great food ️, creating a supportive team culture, and maintaining the highest standards in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.What you'll be doingPreparing delicious, high-quality dishes that delight our customersIdentifying opportunities to enhance our food serviceCreating a positive, supportive kitchen culture for a team of 16 Delivering our exciting food concepts across two on-site kitchensRepresenting Compass Group UK&I with professionalism and pride Managing food ordering, stock control, and minimising food waste Overseeing kitchen cleanliness and ensuring hygiene standards are metManaging budgets and meeting financial targetsEnsuring full compliance with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulationsWhat we're looking forA positive leader who creates an environment where the team thriveExcellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationshipsPrevious experience in a similar Head Chef role Enthusiasm, motivation, and a drive for excellenceConfidence to take initiative and make customer-focused decisions Reliability, strong timekeeping, and the ability to work under pressure A safety-first mindset with a passion for great food 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:Free mealsOnsite free car parkingContributory 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 UsPart 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.Job Reference: com/1212/86998001/52776370/R/SU DefenceCompass 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!