Head Chef NEW Defence Posted today £16.76 per hour Brecon Chefs
Posted 9 days 17 hours ago by Chartwells Independent
Location: Brecon Camp, Wales
Hours: 40 hours per week (5 over 7 - mix of earlies and lates)
Pay: £16.25 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift Patterns:
- Early: 05:30 - 14:00
- Late: 10:30 - 19:00 (Includes a 30-minute unpaid break)
As Head Chef with ESS at Brecon Camp, you'll lead a talented kitchen team delivering fresh, high quality meals to military personnel and staff. You'll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations - from daily service to event catering - ensuring every plate meets our high standards.
Meal Service Times (Weekdays)- Breakfast: 06:00 - 07:00
- Lunch: 12:15 - 13:30
- Evening Meal: 17:00 - 18:30
- Breakfast: 07:00 - 08:00
- Lunch: 12:15 - 13:00
- Evening Meal: 16:45 - 17:30
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 14 to deliver excellent food and service
- Plan, prepare and present fresh, nutritious meals for daily and special events
- Manage ordering, stock control and food waste reduction
- Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety standards
- Support smooth day to day operations and effective scheduling
- Inspire a culture of teamwork, pride and culinary creativity
You're an experienced, hands on Head Chef who thrives under pressure and leads by example.
What You'll Bring- Previous experience in a Head Chef or similar role (essential)
- Relevant catering qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds - desirable)
- Confidence managing a large, diverse team in a fast paced environment
- Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills
- Passion for delivering high quality, seasonal food
- Flexibility to work a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends
- £16.25 per hour
- 40 hour working week (5 over 7)
- Uniform provided
- Free meal on duty
- Free on site parking
- Subsidised gym membership
- Located on a bus route - easy to reach
- Career progression within ESS and Compass Group
- 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
- Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
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 celebrate the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members and are proud to offer a diverse and inclusive workplace.