304 jobs in Compass Group UK

Compass Group UK is seeking an experienced Chef De Partie at Lodestone House, a prestigious independent school in Cambridge. Your role will involve preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, complying with safety standards, and training commis chefs.

The ideal candidate should possess strong culinary skills, be a good team motivator, and have a passion for cooking healthy food that students will enjoy. Join us to enhance your career in a rewarding environment.

Chef de Partie - Kendrew Barracks

We’re currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Defence on a full‑time basis contracted to 37.5 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients’ and customers’ days, all within the market‑leading food service company in the UK. You’ll have every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here is an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Rotating shifts.

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Defence and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well‑stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations

• Be passionate about great‑tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

• 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
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year.

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!

Compass Group UK is seeking a passionate and committed Senior Chef de Partie to join our culinary team across diverse venues in Bristol. This role supports cafés and large-scale events while fostering food quality and creativity in a friendly environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year’s experience in a quality-focused kitchen, along with a strong ambition to progress their culinary career.

As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

• Mon: Evenings
• Tues: Evenings
• Weds: Evenings
• Thurs: Evenings
• Fri: Evenings
• Sat: Evenings
• Sun: Evenings

This role is contracted to 49.2 weeks per year.

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Crafting eye-catching food and counter displays that draw customers in
• Proudly representing Defence and and embodying our positive brand image
• Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently
• Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations

• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player
• Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake
• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters

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/0506/ / /BU #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!

Compass Group UK is seeking an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences within the Defence sector on a part-time basis at 33.75 hours per week. As a Chef, you'll prepare and serve high-quality food while ensuring a positive brand image and compliance with hygiene standards.

Ideal candidates are passionate about food, have supervisory experience, and hold relevant certificates. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth in one of the UK's leading companies are included.

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• 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
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to 40.8 weeks per year.

We are currently looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to join our catering team. Producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients. We pride ourselves on producing absolutely everything on site and offering our clients creative, innovating and cutting-edge menus. We are looking for someone that can help drive our food offer forward working alongside the Development and Executive Chef's. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

• Delivery of all food items – breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Meeting Budget Requirements
• Report any food safety/health and safety issues to management immediately
• Minimizing and recording of all food wastage
• Working with KP/ G.A to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen
• Working with senior management to deliver "an exceptional bespoke experience"

• High standards and be quality driven
• Creative and passionate about food
• Committed to food and customer service innovation
• Excellent people skills with the ability to develop and work well within a team
• Proven track record with stock management, H&S and food safety.
• Passion for high quality tasty food, and someone who keeps up to date with food trends
• Organized, able to make robust judgements and prioritize
• Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
• Have a flexible approach with a "can do" attitude
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivaled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0406/ / /SU #Lodestone House

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!

Compass Group UK is seeking a passionate House Chef in Oakham to oversee culinary operations while ensuring high standards of food preparation and exceptional customer service.

You will be responsible for planning, cooking, and presenting a variety of dishes, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supervising staff. If you have prior chef experience along with supervisory skills and a Food Hygiene certificate, we encourage you to apply.

Senior Chef de Partie

Location: Bristol Core Venues (M Shed, City Hall, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery and Create)

Salary: £30,276 per annum

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free staff meals whilst at work.
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits.
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions
• Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks.
• On-site F&B discounts.
• No shortage of delicious food

We are looking for a passionate and committed Senior Chef de Partie to join our culinary team across our Bristol Venues. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a varied and fast paced contract, supporting cafés, large scale events and banqueting operations while continuing to develop your career within a supportive food focused environment.

This role requires flexibility, as you will work across all four core venues as required, including evenings and weekends.

• Support the culinary function across the full BCC Core Venues contract
• Work across cafés, events and banqueting operations, including large scale events
• Prepare, cook and present food to the required standard
• Support food service during busy service periods
• Ensure all kitchens and food preparation areas are clean and well maintained at all times
• Be fully compliant with all HSE, food safety and commercial policies
• Deliver food standards in line with brand and sustainability requirements
• Work closely with the wider kitchen team to support daily operations
• Act as a positive role model within the kitchen

• Minimum of 1 year’s previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a quality-focused kitchen
• A passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and beautifully crafted dishes
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to high standards
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Ambition to progress their culinary career under the leadership of our head chef
• Experience of working in busy cafés or large events preferred
• A real passion for food and food quality
• Good understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
• Organised, reliable and able to work well under pressure
• Keen to learn, develop and progress into the next role
• Motivated to build a long-term career with the company
• Flexible and able to work evenings, weekends and across multiple venues

Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme.

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!

Compass Group UK is seeking a Catering Assistant in Saffron Walden to join a dynamic and fast-paced team. This role involves preparing high-quality food, creating attractive displays, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude and a passion for service.

This position is contracted for 49.2 weeks per year with evening shifts. Candidate must prioritize safety and hygiene standards. Join us to grow in a supportive environment where diversity is celebrated.