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Chef Manager - Infantry Battle School
Location: Brecon Camp, Wales
Hours: 40 hours per week (5 days over 7)
Salary: £34,900 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Shifts: Various shifts between 6:00am and 7:00pm, including weekends
Lead, Inspire & Make a Difference
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at Brecon Camp. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented culinary professional to take ownership of a busy kitchen, inspire a dedicated team, and deliver exceptional food experiences to military personnel and staff.
As Chef Manager, you'll be at the heart of the operation, driving food quality, team engagement, compliance, and innovation. From daily dining to special events, you'll ensure every service is delivered to the highest standards while creating a positive and productive working environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading, coaching, and developing a team of 14 catering professionals
- Delivering fresh, nutritious, and high-quality food across all services
- Planning menus and supporting hospitality and special event catering
- Managing stock, ordering, budgets, and waste control
- Ensuring food safety, health and safety, and compliance standards are consistently met
- Driving operational excellence and maintaining exceptional service standards
- Creating a positive team culture where people can thrive and develop
- Working closely with clients to ensure their expectations are exceeded
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a confident leader who is passionate about food, people, and delivering outstanding results.
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Essential
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Chef Manager, or similar leadership role
- Strong team management and people development skills
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- Experience managing food safety, compliance, and kitchen operations
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Desirable
- Catering qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent
- Experience within contract catering, hospitality, or large-scale catering environments
Why Join ESS?
At ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we're proud to support the Defence sector by providing outstanding catering and support services. In return, we offer excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression.
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary of £34,900 per annum
- 40-hour working week (5 over 7)
- Free meal on duty
- Uniform provided
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised gym membership
- Convenient location on a bus route
- Access to industry-leading training and development
- Excellent career progression opportunities within ESS and Compass Group UK & Ireland
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a motivated Chef Manager who enjoys leading teams, delivering exceptional food, and making a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your passion for food and leadership to ESS at Brecon Camp.
Benefits
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 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
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About Us
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.
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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. 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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