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Sous Chef

£16.76 per hour
Full-time

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Sous Chef to lead our catering operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys being on the tools, supporting their team, and delivering high-quality food in a fast-paced, structured environment.

You’ll be responsible for daily feeding and function activities while leading and developing a dedicated team.

‍ What you’ll be doing

  • Preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for Service Personnel ️
  • Leading from the front in a hands-on Sous Chef role
  • Managing daily feeding and function activities
  • Supporting, motivating, and developing a team of 12
  • Ensuring excellent food presentation, consistency, and service standards
  • Managing food ordering, stock control, and minimising waste ♻️
  • Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety
  • Managing budgets and ensuring financial targets are met
  • Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience in a Sous Chef or Senior Chef role
  • A hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside their team
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • The ability to manage a small team effectively and responsibly
  • Calm under pressure and confident in a high-volume catering environment
  • Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to changing weekly schedules
  • A safety-first mindset with a genuine passion for food

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
  • Free on-site gym
  • Onsite free car parking
  • Discounted Event tickets
  • 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 weeks per year

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.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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