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About the Role
Aramark UK is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead the Officers’ Mess at Northwood Headquarters, a prestigious environment delivering hotel-style hospitality. This role offers a unique opportunity for a culinary leader to manage a team of approximately 10 chefs and kitchen staff, overseeing daily dining and high-profile events. The position allows for creativity in menu development and offers a favorable work-life balance with peak service hours from Monday to Friday, breakfast and lunch.
Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and develop culinary and kitchen teams to deliver consistent, high-quality food.
- Coach staff in new techniques, procedures, equipment, and company standards.
- Maintain training records, performance data, and operational documentation.
- Drive innovation in the most financially efficient way possible.
- Build excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Champion customer service excellence and resolve service issues proactively.
- Ensure full compliance with Operational Excellence standards, food safety, procurement, and supply chain processes.
- Take full ownership of the kitchen operation.
- Drive culinary excellence and innovation.
- Manage budget and cost control.
- Develop menus that enhance both quality and sales.
- Foster a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.
- Empower and inspire the team to deliver outstanding service.
- Maintain the highest operational and compliance standards.
Requirements
- Experience in a similar defence or high security environment.
- A can-do, proactive approach with a passion for learning and development.
- Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
- A clean Enhanced DBS.
- UK residency for the past 3 years, with the right to work in the UK.
- Ability to pass full security vetting.
- Reliable transport is essential due to site location and limited public transport.
Skills
- Culinary excellence
- Menu development
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Cost control
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
Location
- Northwood Headquarters (HA6 3HP)
Work Type
- Full-time
- 40 hours per week
- Mainly Monday–Friday, 06:00–16:00
Experience Level
- Experienced culinary leader
Education Level
- NVQ Level 1 & 2 in Culinary Skills
Salary/Compensations
- £41,158
Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Access to Employee Benefits App (online GP access, lifestyle discounts)
- Life assurance
- Pension contributions
- Generous holiday allowance (with option to buy more)
- Outstanding training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities
- Strong career progression
About the Company
- At Aramark UK, we are redefining what a career in hospitality can look like, offering balance without compromising ambition.
- At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.
- As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
Equal Opportunity
- We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment.
- We ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible, with reasonable adjustments available at every stage.