Overview
Salary: £32651 per annum
Shift hours: Full Time
Head Chef – Glenart Castle (ESS, Compass Group UK & Ireland)
? Glenhart Castle
? £32,651 per annum
? 5 days over 7
?? Small, friendly kitchen team of 5
About the Role
ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is looking for a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our small and friendly team at Glenhart Castle.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering a wide variety of seasonal and private functions — from relaxed buffet-style dining to elegant silver service banquets — all while creating exceptional experiences for our guests in a welcoming, customer-facing environment.
Key Responsibilities
As Head Chef with ESS, you will:
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Lead and motivate a team of 5, creating a supportive and collaborative kitchen environment
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Prepare and present a range of dishes to consistently high standards
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Deliver food for seasonal events, private functions, and banquets, from buffets to silver service
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Work directly with customers to ensure their dining experience exceeds expectations
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Oversee ordering, stock control, and food waste management
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Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, health, and safety compliance
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Manage kitchen schedules and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
About You
Our ideal Head Chef will:
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Hold relevant professional catering qualifications (e.g., NVQ or City & Guilds)
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Have proven experience leading a small kitchen team in a similar environment
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Be confident delivering both buffet and silver service dining
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Thrive in a customer-facing role, with excellent communication skills
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Be creative, organised, and passionate about seasonal, high-quality food
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Demonstrate strong leadership and a hands-on approach
Why Join ESS?
At ESS, we are proud to serve those who serve the nation. We deliver high-quality catering and hospitality services across Defence, Government, and Energy sectors. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, you’ll benefit from industry-leading training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to be part of a global organisation that truly values its people.
Reference: compass/TP/1906161/200689
Location: Birmingham
