Sous Chef

Sous Chef - RNAS Yeovilton

£33,900 per annum | 40 hours per week
Shifts between 6:00am and 8:30pm

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Sous Chef to support the delivery of high-quality food services at RNAS Yeovilton. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys developing teams, leading from the front, and working in a fast-paced environment with genuine career development opportunities.

The Role

• Lead daily kitchen operations and support hospitality functions
• Prepare and deliver high-quality meals to consistently high standards
• Train, develop, and motivate the kitchen team
• Manage stock, ordering, food costs, and waste control
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and service

About You

• Previous experience in a Sous Chef or senior chef position
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Organised, proactive, and calm under pressure
• Experience within a high-volume catering environment
• Passionate about food, service, and maintaining high standards

If you're looking for a stable, rewarding Sous Chef role with a great team and opportunities to progress, we'd love to hear from you.

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:

• 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

About Us

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.