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Chef – RNAS Yeovilton £14.75 per hour | 37.5 hours per week(5 days out of 7, with varied shifts depending on operational needs) Bring your passion for great food to one of the UK’s most unique catering environments. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our talented team at RNAS Yeovilton, where you’ll play a key role in delivering fresh, high-quality meals every day. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy working in a supportive and professional kitchen, and are ready to build your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing • Take charge of kitchen operations when the Head Chef is unavailable., • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes that meet our company standards., • Champion exceptional food safety and hygiene practices., • Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and running smoothly., • Support and guide the wider kitchen team with hands-on leadership., • Assist with hiring activities, including interviews and trial shifts for new kitchen staff., • Communicate regularly with the Head Chef regarding stock levels and daily requirements.What We’re Looking For, • Previous experience in a similar role is ideal, but not essential for the right person., • Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team., • Comfortable with manual handling tasks, such as lifting stock and equipment., • Contributory pension scheme, • Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, • Quick access to a Digital GP for you and your family, plus wider healthcare support, • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and more, • Savings on your weekly shop at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and other major retailers, • Up to 44% off cinema tickets, • Cashback rewards every time you spend with selected brands, • 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'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, • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes 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. Job Reference: com/0403/95873001/52516645/R/SU #Defence 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 strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Head of Hospitality | The Sherborne A defining leadership opportunity at a proven cultural institution. 'Everything seemed to go so smoothly from the initial welcome, throughout the meal service and the tours of the house and exhibition. The food was superb and served to us by such lovely staff.' Guest review About The Sherborne The Sherborne is a fully operational and thriving cultural institution housed within a Grade I listed building in the heart of Sherborne. Over the past two years it has established an energetic and respected cultural programme around a series of diverse events, built a loyal and growing visitor base and delivered successful restaurant and café operations. It has already positioned itself as an important cultural presence within the South West. This is not a start-up environment; it is an institution with momentum, reputation, and ambition. With current annual hospitality revenues of £1.2m (FY2024/25) and significant capacity across multiple spaces, including a 72-cover restaurant, a dramatic pavilion-style café and events space seating 130, and further private rooms accommodating 18–200 guests, there is clear scope to grow revenue beyond £2m annually. The Role This appointment offers the opportunity to shape hospitality at the heart of a town and region on a clear upward cultural curve. It is about more than the quality of food and service; it is about the atmosphere, consistently excellent delivery and, above all, making every guest feel valued. You will play a central role in strengthening The Sherborne’s F&B offer in support of the Charity’s mission and vision as this major cultural venue continues to evolve. This is a unique opportunity to build on a commercially successful, culturally integrated hospitality operation across: • The Café, • The Restaurant, • Private and Cultural Events, • Community Programming While ensuring: • Full financial ownership and disciplined reporting, • Robust KPI frameworks, • Workforce training and development, • Clear alignment between F&B and cultural programming The Head of Hospitality will work in close collaboration with the Head of Events and the Head Chef. The Events team will lead sales and new client approaches, while the Head of Hospitality, in collaboration with the Head Chef, will ensure operational excellence and financial performance across all hospitality delivery. The Sherborne is a cultural institution first. Hospitality must reflect and reinforce its artistic and historical identity. The Opportunity The hospitality function is established and respected. The facilities are professionally equipped and capable of significant growth. The opportunity now is to: • Refine and elevate the café offer., • Fully programme and maximise the dining room’s potential., • Deepen the integration between exhibitions and dining experiences with imaginative events and attractions., • Strengthen community links and regional partnerships., • Deliver measurable revenue growth, improved gross margins and disciplined cost control, while increasing repeat visitation and strengthening event profitability., • Position The Sherborne as a cultural dining destination within the region. This is a leadership role focused on evolution, not inception. Key Responsibilities Operational Excellence and Guest Experience • Lead front-of-house standards across the restaurant, café, and private dining., • Ensure consistency, warmth and professionalism in every guest interaction., • Work closely with the Head Chef to align menu development with commercial and cultural objectives., • Maintain exceptional standards of service, compliance, and presentation., • Protect brand reputation. Strategic & Cultural Leadership • Develop and implement a three-year hospitality growth strategy (2026–2029)., • Ensure all F&B offerings are contextually aligned with exhibitions, talks and performances., • Create exhibition-linked menus and curated dining experiences., • Build strategic partnerships across the South West region., • Increase annual turnover materially through improved asset utilisation, event programming and average spend per head. Full Financial Ownership The Head of Hospitality will hold complete responsibility for the hospitality P&L. This includes: • Annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting., • Monthly management accounts and variance analysis., • Revenue forecasting by channel (café, restaurant, events)., • Labour cost management and optimisation., • Supplier negotiation and margin protection., • Cashflow forecasting and scenario planning., • Monthly board-level reporting., • Financial discipline, clarity and ownership are central to this role. KPI & Performance Framework The postholder will establish and monitor measurable KPIs including: • Gross profit margins (food and beverage reported separately)., • Labour percentage of revenue., • Average spend per head and number of covers., • Event profitability., • Visitor-to-café conversion rate., • Staff retention and training metrics., • Customer satisfaction benchmarks. Café Development • Refine menu structure and pricing strategy., • Improve operational flow and service consistency., • Increase repeat visitation and local engagement., • Introduce seasonal and exhibition-linked programming., • Drive incremental revenue through intelligent upselling and product mix. Restaurant Programming The restaurant is operational but under-leveraged. The opportunity is to: • Introduce curated supper clubs and cultural dining evenings., • Develop private dining and corporate bookings., • Host patron dinners and fundraising events., • Align menus and experiences with historical and artistic narratives. Asset Utilisation and Revenue Growth • Maximise use of all trading spaces across daytime, evening, and seasonal programming., • Work in partnership with the Head of Events and Head Chef to ensure event catering is delivered to the highest standards and achieves agreed profitability targets., • Drive higher average spend per guest., • Identify new revenue streams aligned to brand and mission., • Ensure optimal pricing strategy across all hospitality channels. Community & Regional Engagement • Build meaningful partnerships with local producers and artisans., • Develop collaborative food-led cultural events., • Position The Sherborne as the foremost community gathering space., • Strengthen The Sherborne’s standing within the wider South West cultural landscape. Workforce Leadership & Development • Lead from the front, set the tone of welcome, warmth and professionalism across all hospitality spaces., • Implement structured training programmes., • Embed cultural literacy into service delivery., • Introduce performance review systems aligned to KPIs., • Develop clear progression pathways., • Foster accountability, professionalism, and pride. Person Specification Essential • Senior hospitality leadership experience., • Demonstrable P&L ownership., • Strong budgeting, forecasting, and reporting expertise., • Experience leading hospitality operations with revenues of £1m+., • Demonstrable experience driving turnover growth., • Experience leading and developing teams. Desirable • Experience within cultural institutions or heritage venues., • Experience refining and scaling established hospitality operations., • Understanding of listed building operational requirements., • Knowledge of the South West hospitality and cultural market. Success by December 2027 • Measurable year-on-year revenue growth., • Strong, stable gross profit margins., • Fully embedded reporting and forecasting systems., • Increased dining room utilisation., • Recognised cultural dining reputation., • Strengthened community and regional partnerships., • High-performing, stable hospitality team. This is a rare opportunity to lead a £1m+ hospitality operation within a nationally significant cultural venue and to realise its full commercial and reputational potential. Hospitality operates through Sherborne House Enterprises Limited, the trading subsidiary of Sherborne House Trust (Charity No. 1179440) and plays a critical role in supporting the wider cultural mission. Package & Benefits • Generous salary dependent on experience, • Statutory Pension, • 20 days’ holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, • Training as required Further Information and Application Application Please send your CV and covering letter to Katharine Landale, Bold New Recruitment , stating why you feel you should be considered for this role. The Sherborne is committed to inclusive, respectful employment and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Further Information Thank you for your interest.

Sous Chef - RNAS Yeovilton Location: Yeovil Salary: £15.73 per hour Hours: 40 per week (5 days out of 7, shifts may vary) Bring your culinary talent to our vibrant kitchen team in Yeovil, where you'll craft outstanding dishes with fresh, high-quality ingredients. As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering excellence while growing your career with the UK's leading food service provider. What You'll Do • Support the Head Chef with menu creation, prep, and smooth daily operations, • Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team, • Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency, • Manage stock, ordering, and waste reduction, • Uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards, • Control food costs and support budget targets, • Step up to run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, • Deliver dishes that meet client and customer expectations, including dietary needsWhat You'll Bring, • Proven experience in high-quality catering, • Strong leadership and team-development skills, • Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety, • Ability to stay organised in a fast-paced kitchen, • Flexibility and a collaborative mindset, • Creativity and passion for exceptional food

Are you looking for a new opportunity within a Care Setting? We are actively recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team at Potter House, Yeovil! Crystal Care Collection are focused on making our homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. As a Bank Duty Chef, you will work in preparing all residents' meals, ensuring work is carried out in a safe and hygienic way, the kitchen is kept clean, meeting the Food Safety guidelines and the care homes own high standards in the absence of Head Chef/Sous Chef, as the duty chef in charge. Key Responsibilities • Take ownership of the preparation of varied, nutritious meals for the residents., • Help with the serving of meals for residents, be understanding of any specific food requirements and ensure everyone is treated with respect, dignity and given choice. • To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. • To clean and tidy all areas of the kitchen with the correct products following instruction and guidance contained in the cleaning schedules ensuring the care home is always cleaned to the highest standards. • Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in full, safe working order,

Chef - RNAS Yeovilton £14.75 per hour | 37.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7, with varied shifts depending on operational needs) Bring your passion for great food to one of the UK's most unique catering environments. We're looking for an enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our talented team at RNAS Yeovilton, where you'll play a key role in delivering fresh, high-quality meals every day. If you take pride in your craft, enjoy working in a supportive and professional kitchen, and are ready to build your culinary career, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing • Take charge of kitchen operations when the Head Chef is unavailable., • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality dishes that meet our company standards., • Champion exceptional food safety and hygiene practices., • Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and running smoothly., • Support and guide the wider kitchen team with hands-on leadership., • Assist with hiring activities, including interviews and trial shifts for new kitchen staff., • Communicate regularly with the Head Chef regarding stock levels and daily requirements.What We're Looking For, • Previous experience in a similar role is ideal, but not essential for the right person., • Confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team., • ...

Take ownership of P&L delivery for Food & Beverage, controlling costs (labour, waste, stock) and achieving departmental targets through tight execution and reporting. Identify efficiencies and service enhancements, piloting and scaling improvements within Head Office guidelines. Execute Head Office

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The ideal candidate has significant experience in supply chain management within food and beverage sectors, along with a strong understanding of inventory management and procurement processes.

Head of Design Technology and Food and Nutrition. A full time leadership position managing design technology and food and nutrition, guiding curriculum development, supporting high quality teaching and overseeing departmental improvement. Drive curriculum quality across DT and food and nutrition.

A secondary school in Hemel Hempstead is looking for an experienced Subject Lead of Food Studies. Ideal for candidates passionate about driving standards and promoting food education. This permanent role requires leading the Food Studies curriculum across key stages and ensuring high-quality teachin

The UK market operates with a number of business divisions with combined sales of over €100m and are now looking to appoint an experienced Head of Marketing & Product Development for their non-food bakeware and kitchen division. Fast growing and dynamic €600m FMCG European group with broad range

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A dynamic culinary services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Technical to ensure technical compliance and uphold food safety standards.

The business is investing heavily in facilities, people, and the next generation of pet nutrition and they’re hiring a Head of Technical Nutrition to lead it. Head of Technical Nutrition – Pet Food. Significant experience in pet food / food manufacturing / feed or another regulated manufacturing

A leading meal prep company in the UK is seeking a confident Head of Product Development & Category to own the end-to-end food proposition across meal ranges. The role involves defining strategy and executing product development processes, leading innovation, and ensuring that product offerings rema

A food retailer in West London is seeking a Head of Marketing to lead a small team and develop integrated marketing strategies. The role offers a competitive package of up to £75,000, alongside flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have experience in UK food retail, managing teams, a

Proven leadership experience as an F&B Director, Assistant Director of F&B or Head of F&B and have ideally worked in a new opening hotel environment. Head of Food & Beverage at The Imperial (New Opening Hotel). With 357 bedrooms, multiple dining venues, a workout studio, and destination rooftop bar,

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This role involves leading a team, ensuring high service standards, and developing innovative food offerings. A catering and events management company is seeking a dedicated individual to manage food services in London. A competitive salary and various employee benefits are offered, including person

A family-run luxury hotel brand in London is seeking a Head of Food & Beverage to lead the full operation of their new flagship hotel. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

A well-known food business in Surrey is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead sourcing and negotiations for finished goods. This position offers a salary between £80k-£100k and requires four days in the office with flexibility for WFH on Fridays. Candidates should have experience in the Food or FM

A global tech powerhouse in London is looking for a Head of Operations to oversee a complex contract spanning 9 sites and about 250 staff. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including a contributory pension scheme and various discounts.

A leading food delivery startup in Greater London is seeking a Head of Operations who will be responsible for creating and leading operational processes from the ground up. Candidates should have proven operations leadership experience in the logistics or food delivery sector. This role offers equit

Head of Sales – Non-Food – Trade & DIY channel. Leading a team of 5 Commercial Managers on the Trade side of business for a leading non-food supplier. Experience in leading a sales team would be beneficial, our client will also consider someone looking to progress into a Head of Sales position.

Head of Design Technology and Food and Nutrition. Drive curriculum quality across DT and food and nutrition. Promote high standards of teaching, learning and achievement.

A leading food procurement firm in Surrey is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead sourcing and negotiation on finished goods. Competitive salary of £80-100k offered. The ideal candidate will possess global procurement experience within the Food or FMCG sector and have a strong track record in supp

A food manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Technical in the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will be a Senior Technical Manager with experience in food manufacturing for the retail sector and expertise in BRC standards. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

The successful candidate will oversee food service operations, develop team members, and manage client relationships while achieving financial targets. Strong leadership, creativity, and innovation in food development are crucial for this role. The position offers a competitive salary with a compreh

A growing food manufacturing company in the East Midlands is seeking a Head of Technical to manage the technical function and drive strategy in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will come from a food manufacturing background, possessing strong communication and leadership skills, as well as

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in food manufacturing and a solid educational background in relevant disciplines. An established food manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Operations Director to lead manufacturing operations and optimize supply chain processes. This role involv

We're hiring a proven commercial leader to take full accountability of our Non Food Category, one of our most strategic and commercially significant catering categories!. Drive transformation and innovation, challenging current ways of working, unlocking efficiencies, and ensuring the category stays

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A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Head of Design Technology and Food and Nutrition to lead a dynamic department in East London. The position offers an exciting opportunity to influence academic progress and personal development in a supportive mixed secondary environ

This position offers a competitive salary of GBP50,000 - GBP65,000 and the opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment. A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced General Manager - Warehouse & Logistics for a fast-growing fresh food distribution operation.

A well‑established, high‑growth food business is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Technical to lead its technical and quality function through a period of transition and improvement. Interim Head of Technical – Chilled Food Manufacturing. Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beve

A leading food manufacturing firm in East Midlands is seeking a Head of Technical to lead the technical function ensuring food safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in food manufacturing and the ability to drive cultural change in a high-volume factory.

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Head of Engineering (Food & Beverage). Your birthday off after one year of service, plus additional holiday with length of service. The Ned launched in 2017 in the heart of the City, in the former Midland Bank headquarters.