Chef Manager

Chef Manager - CHC Scotia

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.
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'll 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

This role would suit a confident Chef Manager who enjoys autonomy, early shifts, and being the key person responsible for delivering a smooth, efficient catering service.

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, 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
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

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.

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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. xwzovoh We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!