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 annumHours: 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 RoleWe’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 sitePreparing and delivering fresh, high-quality meals across breakfast and lunch serviceLeading and supporting a small team, including 1 part-time front-of-house team memberManaging stock control, ordering, and minimising wasteCreating efficient rotas and ensuring smooth service deliveryMaintaining excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and compliance standardsBeing flexible to support additional requirements, including delays and occasional weekend coverSetting high standards and ensuring consistency across all aspects of the operationWhat we’re looking for Previous experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager in a similar environmentStrong, self-sufficient individual who can confidently run a site with minimal supervisionReliable, committed, and adaptable to operational needsSolid experience with stock counts, ordering, and kitchen administrationProven ability to manage small teams and lead from the frontComfortable working early starts and flexible hours when requiredExperience in Defence or contract catering (desirable)
What’s on offer Salary of £37,615 per annumMonday to Friday working pattern with early finishesOpportunity for additional hoursStable, structured role within a Defence environmentCareer 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 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, 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 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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