ESS are recruiting a Site Executive Chef to lead catering operations at RAF Cosford, a large, fully operational military site serving 800-1,000 meals daily across multiple kitchens. Most ESS Military sites operate on single shifts - no split shifts and no regular late nights.
Service Times
- Breakfast: 06:00 - 08:00
- Lunch: 11:30 - 13:30
- Evening Meal: 16:30 - 20:00
Role
- Hands‑on leadership across multiple kitchens
- Menu planning aligned to ESS frameworks and customer needs
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Lead, develop, and inspire a team of around 15
- Deliver functions and events as required
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and allergen management
- Drive GP, labour, and food cost targets
- Use catering systems effectively – computer literacy essential
- Support apprenticeships, career pathways, and the Junior Chef Academy
- Flexible approach to meet operational needs
- Proven experience in a similar high‑volume, multi‑kitchen role (essential)
- Strong leadership and people development skills
- Passion for food and developing future talent
- Calm, organised, and adaptable
- Confident with systems, stock control, and reporting
- Strong understanding of food costing, margins, and budgeting
About Compass Group UK &I
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.
Benefits
- Excellent work‑life balance
- Mainly Monday‑Friday working
- No split shifts / no regular late nights
- Free meal on shift
- Training, apprenticeships & clear career pathways
- Opportunities to work on large‑scale events
- Perks for Work benefits platform
- Genuine progression opportunities within ESS
- Free meals
- Onsite free car parking
- 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\'sons 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
Contact Details:
Equipment Sales & Service Limited. Recruitment Team
