Head Chef - ESS (St George''s Barracks, North Luffenham)Location: St George''s Barracks, North LuffenhamContract Type: Full-time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, mixture of early, mid, and late shifts)Pay: £16.65 per hourAdditional Hours: Occasional overtime depending on business and operational needs. About the Role As Head Chef with ESS at St George''s Barracks, you''ll lead from the front in a well-established catering operation serving up to 50 service personnel each day. You will manage and motivate a dedicated team of 11, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals across all daily services. You''ll be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and supporting special events, all while maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation. This role requires a hands-on leader who can inspire the team and maintain smooth kitchen operations. Meal Service Times (Monday-Sunday) Breakfast: 07:00 - 08:00Lunch: 12:00 - 13:30Evening Meal: 17:00 - 18:30 Shift Pattern (5 days over 7) A mixture of early, mid, and late shifts, including weekends as required: Early: 06:00 - 14:00Mid: 08:00 - 16:30Late: 10:30 - 19:00 Key Responsibilities Lead, support, and develop a team of 11 kitchen staff. Prepare, cook, and present a variety of fresh, high-quality dishes to a consistently high standard. Maintain excellent food hygiene, health, and safety practices at all times. Manage stock levels, ordering, and cost control. Ens