Regional Development Chef

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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Location:

Multiple military sites across Scotland & Northern Ireland
Salary: £Competitive

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week
Job

Inspiring Chefs. Elevating Standards. Serving Those Who Serve.

We’re looking for a talented and passionate Regional Development Chef to lead, develop and elevate culinary standards across our catering operation on military sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland. If you’re a hands‑on leader, a creative culinary professional, and someone who thrives in fast‑paced operational environments, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the food experience for service personnel every day.

This is a regional role across Scotland & Northern Ireland; regular travel is a pre‑requisite for this position.

• Inspire Culinary Standards & Innovation
• Develop, refine, and roll out high‑quality menus tailored to military site needs.
• Ensure consistent delivery of food quality, presentation, and portion control across all units.
• Lead culinary innovation, seasonal menu changes, and recipe development.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and on‑the‑job training to chefs at multiple sites.
• Identify skills gaps and deliver training sessions to upskill teams.
• Support with onboarding new chefs, ensuring they meet food safety and service standards.
• Conduct regular kitchen audits to ensure compliance with HACCP, H&S regulations, Defence Catering standards and company policy.
• Oversee food cost management, waste reduction, stock control, and supplier product usage.
• Support mobilisation of new contracts, menu rollouts, and special projects.
• Build effective relationships with military clients, catering managers, site leads and senior officers.
• Support and deliver VIP visits, ceremonial functions, and high‑profile dining events.
• Represent the culinary team at meetings, tastings, and reviews.
• Plan and oversee delivery of bespoke dining events, themed menus, and regimental dinners.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure seamless delivery of formal and informal catering functions.

• Experienced Head Chef, Development Chef, or similar multi‑site culinary role.
• Strong knowledge of large‑scale catering, ideally in Defence or similar environments.
• Excellent culinary skills with a passion for quality and innovation.
• Confident trainer, communicator, and motivator of diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergens, and compliance (HACCP essential).
• Flexibility to travel across the region and support multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Employee perks (GP access, discounts, EAP), pension and life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy more.
• Access to training, qualifications, and clear career progression routes.
• Be part of a Forces Friendly, Disability Confident organisation with strong values.

If you’re passionate about food, leadership, and delivering excellence across military catering, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your expertise to our team.