Chef

Catering Services Rating (Chef) £27,282 - £67,201 per year Royal Navy - Logistics & Personnel Profession At a Glance Launch a global career where your culinary skills, leadership, logistics knowledge and resilience directly support Royal Navy operations. As a Catering Services Rating (Chef), youll run high-performance kitchens at sea and ashore, fuel operational capability, and deliver world-class hospitality. From feeding Royal Marines in demanding environments to creating fine-dining experiences for VIPs and visiting dignitaries, this role blends catering, leadership, logistics, customer service, and operational readiness into one career-defining pathway. Pay & Career Progression Starting salary: £27,282 per year Earning potential: Up to £67,201 per year at Warrant Officer 1 Fast Track Route: If you already have catering experience or relevant qualifications, you may be eligible for the Catering Services Fast Track and Higher Starting Pay Scheme, enabling you to start on £33,389 per year after professional training, with your higher pay backdated to the first day of this training once Fast Track competence is achieved Six weeks paid leave per year Pension , free healthcare & dental , and extensive training opportunities What Youll Do Operate and lead in a high-performance commercial kitchen Prepare and deliver meals for ships companies, troops ashore, and elite VIP events Manage menu planning, provisioning, stock control and kitchen logistics Deliver front-of-house and back-of-house hospitality to Royal Navy standards Maintain crew morale and operational fitness through high-quality meal delivery Train as part of the ships firefighting, medical and damage control teams Travel globally, gaining exposure to international cuisines and cultural experiences Training & Qualifications Youll Gain Fully funded apprenticeship and industry-recognised catering qualifications Opportunities for GCSE, A-Level, apprenticeship, and degree-level study Youll Receive Ongoing Professional Development to Build Skills in: Culinary excellence Leadership and people management Logistics and stock control Hospitality operations Health & Safety and food hygiene Skills Youll Develop High-level culinary and kitchen-management skills Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills Operational capability (firefighting, first aid, and safety responses) Problem-solving and adaptability Customer service and front-of-house professionalism Ability to work globally and cross-culturally Why Choose Catering Services? A career as a Royal Navy Chef offers far more than a traditional catering job. It's an opportunity to gain professional qualifications, earn a competitive salary, travel the world, develop leadership skills, and play a vital role in supporting military operations. You'll build a career that combines culinary excellence with adventure, responsibility, and lifelong professional development. TPBN1_UKCT