Sous Chef
£16.76 per hourWe’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.
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