Retail Chef ManagerLocation: HMNB ClydeSalary: £34,000 per annumHours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:00Sites: 3 small cafésThe RoleWe are seeking an experienced catering professional to provide central food and retail support across frontline units. You will support the delivery of food offers, retail standards and compliance, while training and developing in‑unit teams to deliver excellent food, service and customer experience.This is a hands-on role suited to a qualified Chef with multi-site experience, who is happy to support both kitchen and front-of-house operations.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure compliance with all Health & Safety, legislative and Compass proceduresSupport and implement food offers, menus, innovations and retail conceptsTrain, coach and support catering and retail teams across sitesMonitor food quality, service standards, sales and profitabilityBuild strong client relationships and support contract retentionUse EPOS, Nexus and unit dashboards to forecast sales, stock and labourManage stock, promotions, merchandising and recipe complianceConduct audits (H&S, quality, profit protection)Support banking, reconciliations and accurate weekly reportingEssential CriteriaProfessional Cookery Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)Multi-site catering/retail experienceStrong culinary skills with training and development experienceFinancially aware with food cost and margin control knowledgeConfident communicator with strong presentation skillsProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointFlexible, proactive and team-focused approachWe 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 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/1803/99097001/52797330/SU SCOT 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!