Head Chef

£26.4K dependant on, experienceContract: Permanent, Full Time 35 HoursEmployer: Aramark Government ServicesMake 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., If you are a driven, hands-on manager passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
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.

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.

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.
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Salary: Between £24.5k
- £26.4K dependant on experienceContract: Permanent, Full Time 35 Hours
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.