Head Chef at Aramark

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

26400.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Catering Operations, Food Quality, Service Delivery, Kitchen Cleanliness, Continuous Improvement, Financial Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Health & Safety Compliance, Food Safety Compliance, Stakeholder Relationship Building, Customer Feedback Response, Team Development, IT Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Reach for Remarkable Head Chef HMS Caledonia RosythSalary: Between £24.5k - £26.4K dependant on experienceContract: Permanent, Full Time 35 HoursEmployer: Aramark Government Services Make an impact where it matters.Aramark Government Services is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head Chef to lead the delivery of all Catering Services and support the General Manager. This a very much a hands-on role working with the teams on site to deliver Operational Excellence. About the SitesHMS Caledonia is a Naval base, situated in Rosyth FIFE. We provide full Catering and Cleaning services across the site. Why Join Us? Lead a Catering Operation in a unique and prestigious site Work with a supportive leadership team and well-established service managers Opportunities for professional development and internal progression Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people first. About the Role You will lead all Catering Operations across the site and support the site. You will Deputise in the absence of the General Manager/Hotel Services Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a confident operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Be Doing Leading operations across Catering and develop the Catering offer to drive sales and profitability Support and carry out site Audits and Assurance checks. Ensuring high standards of food quality, service delivery, and Kitchen cleanliness Driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency Leading and developing the Catering Team Managing budgets, forecasting, and overall financial performance Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, environmental and contractual standards Building strong relationships with military stakeholders and responding effectively to customer feedback. What We’re Looking For Essential: Minimum 3 years’ management experience in hospitality, defence, or a similar environment Strong leadership skills with proven experience developing teams Solid financial management, including P&L and budgeting Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders High energy, resilience, and commitment to delivering service excellence Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, and operational systems) Full UK driving licence The role requires full security clearance which also requires a minimum 5-year UK residence and work history. Desirable: Experience within a defence or military environment Living within a reasonable commute of Rosyth. Apply Today If you are a driven, hands-on manager passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

The Head Chef will lead all Catering Operations across the site, developing the catering offer to boost sales and profitability while deputizing for the General Manager when necessary. Responsibilities include supporting audits, ensuring high standards of quality and cleanliness, and driving continuous operational efficiency.