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Job Introduction
Chef Manager - CHC Scotia
Salary: £37,615 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week (primarily Monday-Friday)
Shift Pattern: Early starts from 05:00 - approx. 14:00
(Additional hours and occasional weekends required to support operational delays)
About the Role
We're looking for a strong, reliable, and committed Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at CHC Scotia. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on chef who thrives in a structured Defence environment and is confident running a kitchen with a small team.
You will take full ownership of the kitchen, leading from the front and ensuring the consistent delivery of high‑quality meals to military personnel, while maintaining excellent standards across food, safety, and service.
What you'll be doing
* Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen as the lead on site
* Preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality meals across breakfast and lunch service
* Leading and supporting a small team, including 1 part-time front‑of‑house team member
* Managing stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
* Creating efficient rotas and ensuring smooth service delivery
* Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and compliance standards
* Being flexible to support additional requirements, including delays and occasional weekend cover
* Setting high standards and ensuring consistency across all aspects of the operation
What we're looking for
* Previous experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager in a similar environment
* Strong, self‑sufficient individual who can confidently run a site with minimal supervision
* Reliable, committed, and adaptable to operational needs
* Solid experience with stock counts, ordering, and kitchen administration
* Proven ability to manage small teams and lead from the front
* Comfortable working early starts and flexible hours when required
* Experience in Defence or contract catering (desirable)
What's on offer
* Salary of £37,615 per annum
* Monday to Friday working pattern with early finishes
* Opportunity for additional hours
* Stable, structured role within a Defence environment
* Career development within a leading contract catering business
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
EEO Statement
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!
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