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Salary: £11.92 per hourShift hours: Full TimeSpice up your next career move! We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full time basis contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include: Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Overseeing and implementing menu changes Identifying opportunities to improve our food services Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations Our ideal Chef will: Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent Have experience supervising a team Have experience in a similar Chef role Hold a Food Hygiene certificate Have a flexible approach to working 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: To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working 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 Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Part 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/1704/87016001/52519300/BU Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.Reference: com/1704/87016001/52519300/BULocation: Knook Warminster

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annumShift hours: Full TimeArea Support Chef Manager South East Region covering predominately Basingstoke, Farnham, Guilford, Crawley but will cover the South East of England.  Up to £32,000 per Annum (DOE) + Car Allowance As an Area Support Manager, you will be supporting the Area Manager, Unit Managers and teams onsite by getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities, you will be drawn to satisfaction from managing and training your team. The Area Support Manager will support their team in providing a professional service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met. To provide management support for catering operations including running of site cater services when required inc. cooking of meals To support the operations team in ensuring that catering outlets consistently adhere to the company policies and procedures relating to the use of nominated suppliers, and carry out discussions and negotiations with suppliers, as requested Carry out checks and audits in the areas of food standards and controls identified sites and report findings to the Head of Operations and appropriate Area Manager. Support Catering Managers in all areas of their management of the catering establishment to ensure that the operational standards are maintained and developed To ensure all aspects of the Catering Managers functions are carried out whilst covering absences Assist the Area Manager in preparing and presenting annual client budgets to the agreed company standard Ensure all Team Members under your control, either on a permanent or temporary basis have received full induction and job training that has also been recorded. 0 Experience as a Catering / Chef Manager leading and inspiring operational teams to deliver results Previous management background Strong Catering / Culinary background This is an area role and therefore a driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Proven ability to effectively build relationships and influence internally at a senior level Led the implementation of change programmes to deliver operational benefits Ability to drive and retain business Experience of working within brand guidelines to deliver results Experience in highly commercial and price sensitive markets Excellent communication and presentation skills Demonstrable success as a credible and confident influencer The ability to quickly build a trusted relationship with cross-functional customers   Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Teams Works well under pressure to meet deadlines A creative and innovative thinker Able to quickly build credibility with key stakeholders As 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.Reference: com/1703/40770001/52518174/EPLocation: Farnborough

Salary: £28679 per annumShift hours: Full TimeWe are currently looking for a dedicated Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of our catering operation within one of our Medirest Signature contracts. Circle Health Group is Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. As a Chef Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work and support your team in delivering a premium service for our client and the patients in their care. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. The role of the Chef Manager is based at The Blackheath Hospital and is a full-time position, contracted to 40 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of our prestigious private healthcare contracts and make a real difference to those you work with. In Medirest Signature, we pride ourselves on ensuring that patients receive the same high standards as a quality hotel: a 5-star, safe and efficient Medirest experience, with exceptional attention to detail and premium service. Medirest Signature tailor-makes these experience for our clients. Our world-class chefs design menus with even more choice and greater quality, choosing from a range of nutritional food and drink options as well as international cuisines. Our specially trained teams deliver a service experience that matches the food. Ultimately, we always put the wellbeing of our patients, their family, and visitors at the heart of what we do. Reporting into an Area Manager, your key responsibilities will include: Having responsibility for the overall efficient and effective management of the catering contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas. Maintaining a positive client relationship and regularly communicating with them to understand key requirements or changes. Responsibility for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members. This includes managing sickness, conducting reviews and delivering training as required. Accountability for the labour spend and food costs, regularly reviewing this with your Area Manager to be proactive in managing cost and delivering on the agreed financial budget. Ensuring the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers Ensuring the operation is fully compliant with company policies and procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements i.e. allergens kcal, PPDS etc. Our ideal Chef Manager will: Ideally have previous experience in contract catering or within a similar role. We can provide training to the right person with transferrable skills. Have experience of working in a kitchen environment, producing food in adhering to recipes and menu plans. Experience of leading and managing teams and the ability to motivate them to succeed. Have had experience in managing client relationships Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to liaise with colleagues, customers and clients at all levels Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results Compliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements IT Literate (MS Office, Email).   With this in mind, our main focus is finding the right candidate to fit with the team and be able to motivate them to succeed. We will provide initial and ongoing training to the successful candidate. We take pride in developing our people and have a wealth of training and development opportunities that the successful candidate can take advantage of. 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:   To help with the cost-of-living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working 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 Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Contributory pension scheme Reference: com/1704/87702001/52562380/MEDLocation: Blackburn

Salary: Up to £27000 per annumShift hours: Full TimeChef Manager - Hadfield Up to £27,000 per annum (DOE) Monday to Friday role We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team in Hadfield. You will be providing outstanding service to the staff and customers whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be. The Chef Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of a full catering services, food safety, health & safety along with driving our Net Zero strategy.  You will enhance sales and provide our customers with great service. You will need to build an excellent relationship with the client making sure their needs as well as contractual needs are met to the highest standard possible. This site operates with a Chef Manager and a Catering Assistant.  Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the modern kitchen and front of house environment Ensuring the correct use of all kitchen machinery and equipment Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Complying with Health & Safety regulations Completing weekly bookwork and reports Stock taking and ordering Previous culinary experience as a head chef or chef manager. Experienced in working in a fast-paced environment. Contract catering experience preferred but not essential. Level 3 food safety certificate preferred but not essential. Retail and commercial skills are essential. Financial awareness. Motivated to deliver consistent high standards of food and service quality. Friendly and approachable, with the management skills to develop and manage a team. A 'can-do' attitude. Computer literate. About Us 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: 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 Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families As 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. Job Reference: com/1704/99951001/52562387/SU Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.Reference: com/1704/99951001/52562387/SULocation: Hadfield Glossop

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)Shift hours: Full TimeChef Manager - Wisbech Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE) Monday to Friday role, however flexibility will be required as site is open at weekends. Benefits include free meal on shift and free car parking. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our 14forty team based in Wisbech. You will be providing outstanding service to the staff and customers whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be. As the Chef Manager, you need to be commercially aware, with the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, you'll maximise the performance of your team, leading by example and setting high standards, You will enhance sales and provide our customers with great service. You will need to build an excellent relationship with the client making sure their needs as well as contractual needs are met to the highest standard possible Having responsibility for the overall, efficient and effective, management of the catering contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas. Maintaining a positive client relationship and regularly communicating with them to understand key requirements or changes. Ensure we meet and exceed KPIs. Responsible for managing, recruiting, developing and training team members. This includes managing sickness, conduction reviews and delivering training as required. Accountability for the labour spend and food costs, regular reviewing with the Group manager with monthly finance calls and weekly Managers calls to be proactive in managing costs and delivering on the agreed finicial budget. Ensuring the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first class service to our clients and customers. Ensuring the operation is fully complaint with company policies and procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements inc. allergens, food safety, H&S, profit protection etc.  Previous experience as a Chef Manager. Excellent culinary skills. NVQ Level 3 in professional cookery or equivalent preferred. Intermediate food hygiene certificate. Experienced in working in a fast-paced environment. Retail and commercial skills are essential. Financial awareness. Motivated to deliver consistent high standards of food and service quality. Friendly and approachable, with the management skills to develop and manage a team. A 'can-do' attitude. Computer literate. About Us 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: 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 Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families As 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. Job Reference: com/1404/90447001/52561943/SU Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.Reference: com/1404/90447001/52561943/SULocation: Wisbech

Salary: €24.60Shift hours: Full TimeYou must be legally authorised to work in Ireland. We are not currently able to offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Passionate about food? Want to develop your career with the world's leading food service management company? Look no further, we, the leading foodservice and hospitality provider across the Island of Ireland, are looking for a Head Chef to join our talented team. As Head Chef you will produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients while also leading your team! This is a Monday - Friday role (7am-3.30pm), with all pubic holidays off, with some occasional evening events (notice given). Key Responsibilities: Plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food to ensure the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times Take responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach Lead the team to continually deliver their best and focus on excellence at all times Drive sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers Manage all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets Work closely with the Management teams to deliver client, customer and company requirements About You: Proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team - hotel standard expectation  Demonstrate innovation and strategic direction in food planning and menu development Passion about food and customer service Knowledge of working to a budget and achieving GP Experience in a similar environment Culinary qualification High standards and quality driven Knowledge of managing a team and recruiting great people Opportunity to develop a city garden  Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting. We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Free Meals Uniform Free meals while at work Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day-out venues, gyms, golf courses, and many more Flexible working to support work-life balance Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life VHI Healthcare discount Life assurance cover Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development Learning & development programs available for personal and professional development & growth Access to wellness programs to promote the mental health and well-being of our colleagues Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain, protect and why your personal data is collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CV's or job applications for longer than necessary. Job Reference: com/0903/98207001/52552947/IN/ROI Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee. #hiringReference: compass/TP/1815654/131190Location: Dublin City Centre

SousChef About us:The Bedford Arms is a fantastic locational county pub. Not only do we have have a beautiful and cozy traditional pub but we also have a stunning terrace and rose garden, which are popular in the warmer months. We offer 18 traditional hotel rooms and are a popular destination for both leisure and corporate clients. We Showcase fresh and in season British inspired dishes and have an excellent beer, wine and spirit selection. The Bedford Arms, really is an all round business with plenty going on for those looking for a rewarding and interesting hospitality career. What we offer ourSous Chefs:Autonomy to createyour own menus and specials, alongside your Head ChefAccess to our Apprenticeship Scheme, DevelopmentProgrammes and Chef AcademyFree meals28 days holiday per year20% discount in all Young’s pubs and hotelsSharesave SchemeCompany Pension SchemeWhat we look for in a Sous Chef:We are looking for an existingSous Chef or Senior CDP looking for their next step, who considers themselvesas a natural leader with a passion and flare for producing quality fresh foodin an environment that makes people feel welcome. As the successful Sous Chefyou will: Have experience championing excellent servicethrough quality foodDemonstrate a passion for leading and developinga teamBe an active hands-on Chef with excellentcommunication skillsBe responsible and able to manage the kitchenstaff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all timesWorking alongside your Head Chef, you will beable to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design anddeliver new dishes for our menus and daily specialsDemonstrate great planning and organisationalskills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP andlabourHave a pro-active approach to driving sales anddelivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of houseteams Thanks for your interest in working with Young's. If you would like to be part of our team, apply now!